If you have a child starting college this year, you hope their interactions with campus police will be minimal and involve nothing more than asking for directions. However, that may be too optimistic. Freshman year is full of new experiences –- and not all of them are...
Have you ever heard about a crime in your neighborhood and wondered how on earth the person walked free when everyone knows they did it? It may be because the police obtained their evidence illegally. That might sound like a stupid rule when used to save a known...
When you hear the word “misdemeanor,” do you think of a minor crime that doesn’t have many consequences? Some people might immediately think about crimes like shoplifting or trespassing with this term, but it’s important not to think too lightly of it. Misdemeanors...
Opioid abuse is negatively affecting people in California, but it’s important to note that the way these drugs and drug offenses are handled is changing. The opioid epidemic has caused a health crisis, but the state has determined that it’s necessary to invest in...
