People often assume that they simply have to go along with a police officer whenever they’re given an instruction. If the officer comes to your house and tells you that they want to come inside, you assume that they’re in charge and you have to let them in. But do...
As you may know, there is an exemption for people under 21 who drink alcohol as a part of religious services. People under 21 could partake in a small glass of wine, for example, during a Catholic service and not be in violation of the underage drinking laws. What...
Domestic violence is one of the most prevalent forms of interpersonal violence. It occurs within families or between those who live together. It is so common that in many jurisdictions, it is one of the top kinds of calls that local police departments receive. It can...
The constitution protects you from unlawful searches and seizures by law enforcement. However, many people are not aware of these rights when interacting with law enforcement. For instance, the police cannot pull you over and search your vehicle just because you are...
Culture changes with each generation. What was once unthinkable can become commonplace in the course of just a few decades. There was one intense social stigma attached to recreational drug use, but that has changed dramatically. Young adults are more likely than...
