Criminal Law Recent Posts
The “gay panic” defense is a legal defense typically invoked in an assault or murder case. The (more…)
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- Jason CheungDec 31, 2014
Massive protests have recently spread throughout the nation, expressing outrage at police brutality (more…)
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- Nicole ShoenerDec 30, 2014
A new law was recently implemented in New York that criminalizes a use of GPS for the purposes of st (more…)
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- Roxanne MinottDec 24, 2014
In California, the bicycle helmet law requires anyone less than 18 years of age to wear a helmet whi (more…)
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- Roxanne MinottDec 23, 2014
We’re all tempted to do it. The moment we leave for vacation or sit down at a fancy restaurant, we (more…)
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- Danielle BrownDec 18, 2014
Thanks to Illinois, we have a clear winner for the honor of “Worst Law Made in 2014.” It takes r (more…)
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- Jason CheungDec 16, 2014
Two twelve-year-old girls lead their friend into a forest in Wisconsin. They start playing hide and (more…)
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- Danielle BrownDec 12, 2014
Last election, voters in the District of Columbia voted to decriminalize and legalize cannabis. (more…)
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- Jason CheungDec 11, 2014
With so many recent cases of white cop vs. black man, the country has erupted into protests demandin (more…)
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- Danielle BrownDec 05, 2014
Under the civil forfeiture process, police are allowed to take and keep your property or cash if the (more…)
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- Jessica TranDec 05, 2014
