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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...
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...
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