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Can I Go to Jail for Sharing My Netflix Password?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
When the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision this week saying that logging onto a computer network with someone else's credentials...
When Does DUI Become Child Endangerment?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Driving drunk? Bad idea. Driving drunk with a child in the car? Terrible, horrible, no good, very bad idea. Drunk driving exposes you and other drivers to...
Stalking Requires Intent to Cause Emotional Suffering, Federal Court Rules
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Intent is an important element of criminal law and most crimes have an intent element, called mens rea. This refers to a defendant's mental state. A defendant...
Yes, It Is Illegal to Grope Sleeping Minors on Airplanes
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Just in case you needed a reminder about how to act on an airplane, here are a few: wear deodorant; keep your shoes on; don't lean your seat back; and, for...
Penalties for Illegal Fireworks
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Independence Day weekend is upon us, which means aspiring pyrotechnicians will be hunting for the most colorful weapons-grade explosives with which to amaze...
3 Online Crimes That Can Land You in Prison
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
The web can feel like a world that is separate from real life, but electronic activity can have serious consequences, like landing you in jail or prison. You...
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