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Victimless Crime and Punishment Overview
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
The phrase 'victimless crime' can be surprisingly controversial. A victimless crime is defined as an offense to which all parties consent and no one is...
Are There Defenses to a Statutory Rape Charge?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Statutory rape is an unusual crime with very few defenses. Even if an underage partner consents to sex, relations with that partner are against the law and...
Punishment for Bringing Drugs to School
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Obviously, possessing illegal drugs anywhere can get you into trouble. But all states and even the federal government have increased penalties for possession...
When Can Police Legally Seize Guns?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Gun violence, and the laws intended to curb it, has increasingly become the central focus of politicians, legislators, citizens, and courts. And judging from...
2 Refugees Arrested in the U.S. for Terror Ties
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Terrorism-related arrests are increasingly commonly in the United States. Last year, nearly 70 people were reportedly arrested for involvement in actual terror...
Are Militias Legal?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
They're right there in the Constitution, prefacing the right to bear arms: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State ..."...
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