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When Do Police Departments Have to Release Body Cam Footage?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Body camera footage has been a valuable asset in holding police officers accountable, for both unjustified shootings and planting evidence. (Some would also...
3 White-Collar Crimes for the Average Joe
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
White-collar crimes earned their nickname because they were crimes committed by business executives and people of high social status in the workplace who wore...
What's the Penalty for Hitting Someone on a 'Bird' Scooter
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Last-mile motorized electric scooter rentals are all the rage these days. And when I say all, I mean all. People are irate over the chaos created by the...
So Can I 3D Print a Gun, or What?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
A few weeks ago, the Department of Defense settled its legal battle with the designer of 3D-printed firearms, allowing the company to re-release its CAD files...
What Are the Ethical and Legal Standards for Criminal Prosecutors?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
It can be seen as a sad state of affairs when the best critical commentary of our criminal justice system is coming from a late-night comedy show. But that's...
What Is the Typical Punishment for Petty Theft?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Petty theft - don't let the name fool you. Theft is a state crime, and therefore determining whether criminal theft is petty or grand differs by state....
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