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Halloween Pranks That Will Get You Arrested
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Halloween is a time for candy and costumes but it's also a time for pranks which unfortunately can lead to people getting arrested. Some Halloween pranks are...
What Is a Gag Order?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Florida prosecutors are again seeking a gag order in George Zimmerman's murder case, reports the Orlando Sentinel. It's the second time prosecutors have sought...
How to Not Go to Jail
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
The bad news is that you've been convicted of a crime. The good news is that even if the conviction carries a possible prison sentence, you may be able to...
Are Campus Police the Same as 'Real' Police?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
University and college campus police often act like "real" police, but do they have the same legal authority as other law-enforcement agencies? A campus...
How Your Christmas Tree May Attract Criminals
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Christmas trees are popping up in people's windows all over town, but those cheerful decorations can also lead to an increase in crime. To you it may look like...
NYC Reports No Violent Crime for 1 Day
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
For the first time in recent memory, a single day has passed in New York City without any reports of violent crime, Reuters reports. That's no reports of...
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