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Florida Cop’s Texting Case Doesn’t Hold Up
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
A traffic citation for what could be described as an “Immaculate Text” has ended — but not until after going viral. In what feels like a strong candidate...
How Far Do I Have To Roll Down My Window at a Traffic Stop?
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
It’s a situation most of us will find ourselves in at least once in our lives, and not a fun one: sitting on the side of the road with red-and-blue flashing...
Texas Man Accused of Creating Nonconsensual Sex Videos in Early Test of New Federal Deepfake Porn Law
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
There may come a time when there won’t be a story about someone using artificial intelligence (AI) in a horrific manner to do something illegal, immoral, or...
Is It Actually Illegal To Drive With Your Dome Light On?
By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Many of us grew up believing that driving with your interior lights on is illegal. Maybe we heard this from our high school driver’s ed teacher, or were passed...
Cell Towers and License Plate Scanners: How Modern Law Enforcement Tracks Interstate Crime
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
Police departments in Wisconsin and Minnesota found themselves dealing with a rash of burglaries in the latter half of 2025. Their modus operandi was...
Are Booby Traps a Good Idea in Real Life? No, Life Isn’t ‘Home Alone’
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
It's been firmly established that people may use deadly force in self-defense during specific instances where they reasonably believe they face an imminent...
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