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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...
Can a Stupid Joke Be a Hate Crime?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Anyone who has ever been to high school has probably witnessed something that vaguely resembles a hate crime. After all, teens will tease and bully each other...
5 Dumb Ways to Get Arrested at an Airport
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Millions of holiday travelers are on the move, but not everyone is packing their patience. That's especially true for those antsy travelers whose airport...