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When Is Extreme Body Modification Illegal?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The term "body modification" can encompass everything from tattoos and piercing to plastic surgery and genital mutilation. And what is considered extreme to...
How Much Does It Cost to Expunge a Criminal Record?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
A past criminal record can wreak havoc on so may things: a job application, housing assistance, student loans, child custody, and even a state bar license....
Can Cops Use Taser on Children?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Recently, an off-duty Ohio police officer used a Taser on an eleven-year-old girl caught shoplifting in a grocery store late on a Monday evening. In that...
What Are Prosecution Fees? Are They Legal?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We all know there can be costs to breaking the law. You may have to pay a fine, or pony up for an attorney. You might have to pay some court costs, and, if you...
Do You Have to Post Bail for a DUI?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Most people arrested for a DUI are begging to have their bail established and posted as soon as humanly possible to get out of jail, the holding cell, or "the...
Are 'Looters Will Be Shot' Signs Legal?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
As often happens as storms approach and residents and business owners evacuate, the signs get posted: "Looters Will Be Shot." Most people just chuckle, a few...
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