A man who intentionally struck a San Diego motorcycle officer with a car in Mira Mesa was sentenced Tuesday to 53 years to life in state prison.
A string of questionable officer-involved killings demonstrates the need to reevaluate laws that govern the use of lethal violence.
Being pulled over can be a very scary experience. It doesn't happen very often, but there have been reports of people impersonating police officers driving unmarked vehicles. If you're ever pulled over, it's important to determine whether...
Any interaction with a law enforcement officer can be an intimidating experience, but there are legal limits in place to protect citizens from the authorities who abuse their power. The problem is, police officers are trained to not let you know what those limitations are. So it’s very important that you, as a law-abiding citizen, … Continued
One of the most persistent myths regarding criminal law is that if an officer makes a mistake on your police report, your charges get dropped. Not only is it highly unlikely an error on a report will result in...
If you’re walking down the street in the US and a police officer asks you for your identification, do you have to provide it? If an officer asks you a questi...
In theory, at least, many subscribe to the belief that it is better to let 10 or 100 guilty persons go free rather than convict an innocent person.
Sobriety checkpoints are a hot topic of debate, but do you know the pros and cons of these random checkpoints and whether or not your state allows them?
Have you ever wondered why a police officer chose to pull you over?
If you are facing a criminal conviction in a federal court, you need to understand how the sentencing process works. The law may outline sentencing guidelines, but the judge in your case has some
In some states, strict occupational licensing laws prohibit those with criminal records from gaining meaningful employment by denying them the permits required in order to work.
The video of her arrest reveals a police officer abusing his authority—and it might never have come to light if not for her tragic death.
We all make snap judgments about many things. For example, many people may see someone texting on their cellphone while ... DUI Expungement
Here are 5 more things to never say to a DOT officer (obviously this is a joke and meant for entertainment).
"Redress for a federal officer's unconstitutional acts is either extremely limited or wholly nonexistent."
Many people are aware of the tests that officers may employ when determining whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol — including a breath test or field sobriety tests. However, you may not
Have you ever been so thirsty that by the time you got a drink of water you couldn’t stop drinking for several minutes? Well we know the importance of staying hydrated! We are continually bombarde…
When driving your kids, parents know how important car safety, especially car seat safety is forbabies and for toddlers. 21st Century Auto Insurance