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Maryland Court: Marijuana Smell OK to Search Car, but Not to Arrest, Search Person
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
"The times they are a-changin'," according to Bob Dylan and a Maryland Court of Appeals. Whereas officers in the state could once search and arrest...
How Do You End Up on a Police Robot's 'Blacklist'?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If you haven't met yet, let us formally introduce you to the Knightscope K5 "autonomous data machine." When it's not falling into fountains or being...
Does Crime Increase During a Full Moon?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
If tradition counts for anything, you might want to stay home behind locked doors on the night of Thursday, Aug. 15. But that’s a big if. Thursday, Aug. 15, is...
Can You Get Arrested for Giving the Middle Finger to a Cop?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Yes, we all know the First Amendment protects freedom of speech. But most of us also know there are exceptions to that general rule. Yelling, "Fire!"...
Is It Illegal to Leave Your Kids in a Hot Car?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The death of a child is tragic, but it is not always considered a crime. Knowingly leaving a child alone in a car is, by itself, illegal in 19 states. And if a...
Is a Plea Bargain Public Record?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
In 2007, accused rapist and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein signed a plea bargain with the Justice Department, agreeing to plead guilty to two state...
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