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Sometimes a drive can turn stressful the moment blue lights appear in the rearview mirror. Even when someone believes they’ve done nothing wrong, the sudden shift from a normal trip to a police encounter can make anyone’s heart race. Traffic stops can move quickly,...
When kids go off to college, they too often get caught up in behavior they wouldn’t on their own due to peer pressure or just the need to fit in and make friends. Getting involved with drugs and underage drinking are two common examples. Engaging in hazing can...
Having your license suspended by a law enforcement officer can feel like a hopeless situation. Without a license, you have no way to pick up your kids, get to work or handle daily business for a certain period. Feeling anxious about this situation is normal, but it is...
Seeing a police car in the rear-view mirror with lights and sirens on can be frightening, even if you don’t think you’ve done anything wrong. When drivers know or believe a police stop could be a problem, either because they’ve got an outstanding warrant, there are...
Decades ago, marijuana was illegal at the federal level and in every single state. That has changed drastically in the last twenty years. Marijuana is still a Schedule I substance at the federal level. That classification means that the federal government does not...
You get arrested by a police officer who believes you were selling drugs. You still have a small amount of drugs and some cash on you, but they say it’s more than just a possession charge. They think you were selling substances to other people shortly before you were...
Getting pulled over in traffic might mean that the driver has to worry about arriving late to work or missing an important appointment. Depending on what happens during the traffic stop, the motorist might also receive a traffic ticket. A citation is essentially an...
If you’ve been arrested, one potential defense is to claim that the police used entrapment. This would constitute a violation of your rights and often serves as a complete defense. If the police are guilty of entrapment, you cannot be found guilty of the alleged...
They may seem like minor offenses, but a conviction for disorderly conduct or unlawful assembly in Alabama can carry significant consequences. A conviction could impact many parts of your life -- from freedom to financial stability. Avoiding a conviction is the ideal...
In recent years, people have grown wary of interactions with the police – even for routine traffic stops. If you’re concerned about the abuse of official power, you may want to use your smartphone or dashcam to make sure that your interactions with an officer are...
