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The Danger of Crossing State Lines for July Fourth Fireworks
By A.J. Firstman and Eric Harvey, J.D. | Last updated on
Almost everyone loves fireworks. They are bright and colorful. They are pretty. They go boom. For most people – whether they are at home or watching a...
Is It Legal for a Security Guard to Detain You?
By Holly South | Last updated on
We've all seen those mall jail cells in TV shows and in movies like "Paul Blart: Mall Cop." But what exactly are the legal rights of security guards in malls...
Influencer Mom Guilty of Lying About Attempted Kidnapping
By Steven Ellison, Esq. | Last updated on
The issue of race is divisive enough in this country without attention-seekers falsely accusing people of color of serious crimes. But at least one perpetrator...
White Homeowner Shoots Black Teenager Who Went to the Wrong House
By Steven Ellison, Esq. | Last updated on
16-year-old Ralph Yarl was supposed to pick up his twin brothers from a house he hadn't been to before, but went to the wrong address by mistake. The address...
Is It Legal to Rescue Farm Animals From Cruelty?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
It is legal in many states to rescue dogs from hot cars if you see them suffering. But if you try to rescue an abused farm animal, you could have the same...
Can You Be Arrested for Violating an Evacuation Order?
By Arin E. Berkson, J.D. | Last updated on
Wildfires in California, tropical storms and hurricanes in Florida, and a train derailment in Ohio have all forced authorities to issue mandatory evacuation...
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