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- What Are the Rights of Deaf Inmates? July 13, 2018Few people imagine prison as a pleasant place to be. Now imagine being incarcerated without your ability to hear. On top of that, try complying with court-ordered programs, advocating for your release, or even navigating the complex social structures...
- Do Prison Inmates Have Meal Option Rights? July 13, 2018Prison inmates are not granted the same rights as free citizens. But do inmates have rights to meal options if their religious beliefs require dietary restrictions?
- Officer Can Draw Blood of Unconscious Driver Without Warrant July 12, 2018Intoxication and consent -- it's a complicated topic. The very definition of consent, what it means to be able to give it, and how intoxication factors into consent, has been the subject of heated debate. Recently, the Wisconsin Supreme Court...
- Why Did a Court Rule Cash Money Bail to Be Unconstitutional? July 11, 2018A federal appeals court in Philadelphia upheld a lower court's decision regarding "whether there is a federal constitutional right to deposit money or obtain a corporate surety bond to ensure a criminal defendant's future appearance in court as an equal...
- Hundreds Charged With Aiding Opioid Crisis July 9, 2018The opioid crisis has hit epic proportions in the United States, and no one is safe from its grip. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, and every state in between, local police have waged war on this crisis, hoping to...
- Florida Teens Who Failed to Help Drowning Man Won't Face Criminal Charges July 6, 2018They told Jamel Dunn he was going to die. As five teenagers filmed Dunn screaming for help and struggling to stay afloat in a small Florida pond, they mocked his final moments. "Bruh's drowning, what the heck," one can...
- Can I Be Charged Twice for the Same Offense? July 5, 2018No, right? While most of us are generally familiar with the concept of double jeopardy -- the legal precept that prohibits multiple prosecutions or punishments for the same crime -- not all of us know the particular ins and outs....
- What Is a DUI Hardship License? July 2, 2018One of the most common penalties for a drunk driving offense is having your driver's license suspended or revoked. In addition to whatever other court costs, fees, and fines, the inability to drive -- to work, the grocery store,...
- Fourth of July Fireworks: An Overview of Laws and Common Legal Questions June 29, 2018July 4th is right around the corner, and cops are cracking down on fireworks, both legal and illegal. Undercover officers in California are targeting online fireworks sales, and resorts in Colorado are leaving their powder dry for fear of...
- Oklahoma OKs Sweepin' Medical Marijuana Law June 29, 2018When some states dip their toe into the legal pot pool, as Georgia did in 2015, they do so with trepidation. Back when the Peach State legalized medical marijuana, residents had to demonstrate one of eight permitted ailments to...
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