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Drug Charges on College Campuses: Do Special Laws Apply?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The halls of higher learning are not the mean streets of the city, in more ways than one. But one of the important ways campus life differs from real life is...
Is Possession of Drug Paraphernalia a Felony?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
When a person is caught by police doing illegal drugs, or in possession of illegal drugs, they may face charges for possession of drug paraphernalia in...
Is It Illegal to Buy a Gun for Someone Else?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Short answer: it depends. Generally, secretly purchasing a gun on someone else's behalf from a gun dealer, called a straw purchase, is illegal. If the end...
Penalty for Running From the Police
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The police power to detain and arrest suspects is fairly broad, with a few general limitations. If police officers have a reasonable suspicion that you've...
Designated Driver Laws FAQ
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
You know that drunk driving is unsafe and illegal. You know your friends will be drinking, so you do the safe and responsible hero move and volunteer to be the...
Pinching Butts Is Illegal and Gets Connecticut Politician Arrested
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
News broke last week that a Connecticut Republican politician, 71-year-old Christopher von Keyserling, was arrested and charged as a result of a sexual assault...
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