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Do 'Stand Your Ground' Laws Apply If a Person Is Running Away?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
'Stand your ground. That's why we're here,' a Louisiana defense attorney recently told jurors. 'It doesn't say stand in your house and watch that guy run out...
What to Do If Your Child Commits a Crime
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
Every parent who has spent more than nine minutes with their child has had to correct their behavior, whether to protect that child or others. And that never...
Driving the Wrong Way on a One-Way Road: Legal Consequences
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
There's an old joke about senior citizens and driving. Jim is travelling home on the freeway when his wife calls and says she heard on the radio that there's a...
What Happens When Sentences Are Ruled Unconstitutional?
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
The fascinating thing about law is that it's always changing. Whether legislators create new ones or the judiciary clarifies or invalidates existing ones, what...
What Is a Gang Database? What If Your Name Is on One?
By Ceylan Pumphrey, Esq. | Last updated on
There are a variety of ways that the government tries to reduce and prevent crimes. One example is by having a gang database, which basically lists people who...
Federal Judge: Jail Time for Inability to Pay Littering Fine Is Unconstitutional
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Your average traffic citation doesn't result in a five-day jail sentence. And whether you do jail time for a traffic offense shouldn't be contingent on your...
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