HOBART — A police officer who faced a 60-day suspension over a drunken brawl with two fellow officers said he felt “vindicated” Wednesday after the Board of Works and Public
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...
Legally speaking, a social host can be held liable for any injuries a drunken guest causes after driving away from a party. Now doesn't that put a damper on your party plans? Well it shouldn't. Arizona's laws aren't as strict...
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
A medical hold is a probationary period in which the DMV determines if you are medically fit and physically able to drive. What to do if you have a hold...
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...
Currently I'm working on my my Private Pilot but planning to take this all the way to commercial to work for a major airline, so I applied for a First Class Medical just to make sure I can get cleared for it. The exam itself I have passed however I have a DUI on my record so the medical is delayed and I just received a letter from the FAA requesting several things including a "detailed statement."<br>My DUI was 3 years ago…
Some thoughts of the current state of karate and how more grit can help make it more practical. We are a group on a mission to return Karate to its roots thr...
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...
Have you ever wondered why a police officer chose to pull you over?
Alongside military service, being part of a jury is considered to be one of the most important civil responsibilities of an adult American citizen. The U.S. legal system is founded upon multiple ...
Having a criminal record can affect your housing, finances and employment.
What if you could wipe your record clean? Whether you made a small mistake that seems to be haunting you, or you were arrested for something but not convicted, having a criminal record can make life a lot more difficult. It can get in your way when you’re applying for jobs, for certain licenses, or …
Question: Why do officers assume someone was speeding when a driver hits ice and loses control? That can happen to the most experienced drivers. Using 169.14.1 to give a person a ticket because he hit some ice and went off the side of the highway seems like that officer has very little compassion.
In the wake of yet another tragic loss of a woman’s life, police predictably advised people to “stay safe” by engaging in a range of “protective” strategies. Why is this a problem?
We all make snap judgments about many things. For example, many people may see someone texting on their cellphone while ... DUI Expungement
"Redress for a federal officer's unconstitutional acts is either extremely limited or wholly nonexistent."
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.