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Unfortunately, the story is all too common. A woman was injured and prescribed opioids. The prescription evolved into an addiction, and the woman made some poor decisions while fueled by this addiction. The court finds her guilty of various crimes and moves forward to...
When we were kids, a teacher’s threat to send us to the principal’s office was often enough to make us change our ways. Today, there is an increasing reliance on use of police officers within the school systems. This is true at all levels, from elementary to higher...
The state requires police to follow certain protocol when making a stop and gathering evidence to support criminal charges. A failure to follow these rules can result in serious consequences, including the inability to submit evidence to court. A recent case provides...
It is not easy to make ends meet when you are a young woman with a young child. As a society, we want to see these individuals who are trying to do their best make the most of their situation. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen. In one case, a young mother working...
You pull over for a traffic stop and the officer asks for your license and registration, as expected. You provided the documents and then, to your surprise, the officer asks you to unlock your phone. Your caught off guard. Do you have to give the officer your phone?...
Authorities recently accused a Texas woman of trying to steal a puppy. The pet shop states the pup, a rare type of American Bulldog, is worth approximately $10,000. Witnesses state the woman entered the pet store with her boyfriend to discuss the details of purchasing...
The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the kick-off for its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The campaign serves as an educational effort to encourage drivers to avoid...
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every area of our lives. One area of concern is how this pandemic has impacted the juvenile justice system, particularly when it comes to juvenile detention facilities. Federal and state laws direct these facilities to focus on...
In a recent case, the state of Texas wrongfully convicted an innocent man for killing an officer during a robbery of a check-cashing store. He spent 12 years in prison and was on death row before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a habeas corpus relief. Upon...
You look up and see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Maybe you just had a glass of wine with dinner, maybe a few beers while watching the game, but are you drunk? If you are concerned that the officer making the traffic stop could smell alcohol on your...