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Yep, Public Urination is Illegal
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
As Cinco de Mayo approaches, it may be a good time to review one of the "No. 1" complaints associated with drinking holidays is: public urination. It's a...
Top 10 Most Peaceful States in America
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Which is the most peaceful state in America? Look no further than the Pine Tree State, which takes the title -- but not by force, of course -- for the 11th...
Top 5 Stupid Criminal Excuses
By Edward Tan, JD | Last updated on
Getting caught in uncompromising positions can lead people to give some pretty dumb reasons for their behavior. But nowhere is stupidity at its finest than...
420 Legal Risks if You Partake Today
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
It's 420 today: the unofficial pot-smoker's holiday that's observed annually on April 20. (Despite rumors to the contrary, marijuana remains illegal under...
What Are 'Bath Salts' And Are They Illegal?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
What are "bath salts"? We're not talking about the cosmetic variety that you add to bath water for soaking. Rather, the term "bath salts" describes illegal...
Etan Patz Case: When Must You Report a Confession?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
The disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979 may be solved, as a New Jersey man has allegedly confessed to Patz's murder. Pedro Hernandez, 51, reportedly...
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