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Why Faking Your Own Kidnapping Is Always a Bad Idea
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Every now and then, news stories emerge about people who fake their own kidnappings. They never have happy endings. The latest person to attempt an abduction...
Halloween Tips: Six Laws to Keep Your Halloween Party Legal
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
Halloween is a yearly event where it seems like there are no rules. Hiding your identity? Sure. Roaming around the neighborhood late at night? No problem....
What Are the Criminal Penalties for Older Adult Abuse?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The Department of Justice estimates that one in every ten seniors is abused yearly, but only one out of every 23 cases of abuse is reported to the authorities....
Should You Smile For a Mugshot?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
In June, a Texas taco shop announced an unusual trade for anyone who's been arrested: Bring in your booking photo and you can get a free order of tacos — but...
Is 'Pleading the Fifth' an Admission of Guilt?
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
There are a few legal principles in criminal law that almost every American knows. One of those is a person's constitutional right to "plead the fifth". It...
Can Prank Calls Get You Arrested?
By Alex Sirek | Last updated on
Making a prank phone call to your local McDonald's may seem like nothing more than a funny joke. What's the worst that could happen? Is Ronald McDonald going...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
Managing Editor
Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
Attorney Writer
Kit Yona, M.A.
Legal Writer
Mariana Petersen
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