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Is It a Crime Not to Send Your Children to School?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're not a big fan of public education, you may be hesitant about signing your kids up. Maybe you feel kids should learn from the university of life, and...
What Is a Gang Injunction?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
We increasingly hear about gang injunctions on the news, but what do they do and why are they so controversial? An injunction is a court order, generally...
Is It Illegal to Yell or Swear at a Police Officer?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Yes, the First Amendment protects our freedom of speech. But there are still things you can't say. Obviously threatening to kill someone, especially the...
Can I Be Extradited on an Out-of-State Warrant?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
You are wanted in one state but live in another and you're curious about whether you can be arrested on an out-of-state warrant. The answer is yes,...
Candy or Meth? It May Be Hard to Tell
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Every Halloween raises the specter of candy laced with drugs, or drugs made to look like candy, finding their way into children's trick or treat bags. (We know...
What Is the Penalty for Criminal Mischief?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Criminal mischief is an offense that covers a range of trouble, from playful misbehavior to malicious property destruction. Recently, for example, two teens in...
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