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Burglary Includes Breaking Into a Mobile Home or Tent, Supreme Court Rules
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Call it a sign of the times. The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that non-traditional homes can suffice for the "structure" requirement needed for...
Governor's Son Arrested at Bar With Fake ID
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Using a fake ID to get into a bar isn't really big news, unless you are the child of an important politician. Joe Ducey, the 19 year-old son of Arizona...
3 Major Reforms in the New Criminal Justice Bill
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The First Step Act, signed into law by President Trump last week, represents just that: a great first step towards criminal justice reform that altered federal...
When to Call the Police for Suspicious Activity
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
See Something, Say Something. We've all seen the Department of Homeland Security ads encouraging people to report suspicious terrorist activity. But what about...
How Long in Solitary Confinement Is Too Long?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We've all heard about solitary confinement, where prisoners are kept in cells alone, with little or no human interaction. The practice -- sometimes used as...
What to Do If You Suspect Neighbors of Child Abuse
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Suspecting child abuse is one of the most painful things an adult can endure. You fear the stakes are high if you call it in, regardless of whether or not you...
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