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Can Sex Offenders Be Banned From Social Media?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
When Lester Packingham, Jr. pleaded guilty in 2002 to taking indecent liberties with a child following a sexual relationship he had with a 13-year-old girl...
Is It Legal to Mail Marijuana?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
With legalized marijuana budding in Washington state and Colorado, many pot lovers are left to wonder: Is it legal to send marijuana in the mail? What if you...
What Is a 'Person of Interest' in a Crime?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
Nearly every local news station is always ready, willing, and able to help law enforcement locate a "person of interest" for a criminal investigation. After...
Can I Record My Parole or Probation Officer Meetings?
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
With being sent or returned to prison always a step away for those on parole or probation, knowing if recording a meeting with your liaison is of utmost...
How to Fight a Disorderly Conduct Charge
By George Khoury, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
There are many varieties of disorderly conduct charges.
Is It Illegal to Possess a Syringe?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
The short answer is maybe, and it is incredibly complicated. There is no federal law prohibiting the possession of syringes. It is all state law. About five...
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