For most people, summer brings a rush of heat, happiness and fun. For others, it portends a rise in crime, both nonviolent and violent. A study from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) confirms that crimes of several varieties tend to spike in the summer, for a...
A DUI conviction can alter your future because of the severe consequences associated with this crime. If convicted of drinking and driving, you may have to pay a large fine, spend time in jail or go a certain period of time without driving privileges. You could face...
If you’re like most young adults, there will be times when you go out to parties, bars or events with friends and acquaintances. It’s important to make sure that you take care of yourself when you’re there and to be sure you don’t do anything that breaks the law. If...
Getting stopped by the police does not mean you have to consent to a search. The Fourth Amendment protects everyone from illegal search and seizure. What constitutes a legal search and seizure? Maryland law gives specific grounds that police must follow if the court...
Going out with your friends to a party or a bar is a great way to pass a night on the weekend. You can meet new people and blow off some steam. Unfortunately, some people take their partying too far and wind up doing something that hurts someone else. Parties often...
Criminal charges are a stressful experience at any age and station in life. However, they can have far more devastating consequences for those in particular social positions. Students, especially college students, have increased risk associated with criminal charges,...
It's around midnight. You're driving home from the bar. You're just miles away from campus when you see the red lights flashing behind you. Did you swerve? Were you speeding? You rack your brain as you start to move over to the shoulder, putting your hazards on....
Think about all the private data you have in your phone. There are emails, text messages, photos, data stored in apps -- just to name a few. By just looking at someone's smartphone, you could get a pretty good idea of who someone is and how they like to spend their...
Talking to police is intimidating. They can make you feel like you do not have any options when it comes to answering questions or allowing a search of your property. But this is not true. You have rights. What is an unreasonable search and seizure? This is when law...
Across the U.S., many colleges are under the spotlight for claims of sexual assault. Not only is there concern over the frequency of these claims, but school administrators are facing increasing pressure when it comes to disciplinary actions. People want to see...
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