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What Is the Penalty for Dismembering a Human Body?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
There has been a lot of talk recently about murder and dismemberment, and not solely because it is almost Halloween. Taking politics out of the equation, what...
3 Common Examples of Police Misconduct
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Police misconduct and harassment is unfortunately still an evil that comes with the broad, discretionary powers that officers are granted. In some areas, it...
What's the Penalty for Vandalism of School Property?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Vandalizing school property can take many forms and many names. Sometimes called "malicious mischief," "criminal mischief," or "property damage," vandalism can...
Should Witness 'Flipping' Be Illegal?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Even if you're not a criminal defense attorney, watching a couple episodes of "Law and Order" will probably introduce you to the concept of police and...
What's the Penalty for a Parent Giving Drugs to Kids?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
It may seem harmless at first. Your kid wants a sip of your margarita. Then a few years later, wants a beer at a barbecue. Later, he wants a 40-ouncer for his...
Legal Authority of Off-Duty Cops
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
As many police officers will tell you, you don't just stop being a cop once you clock out. And when many officers clock out of their official police jobs, they...
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