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Law enforcement has a long list of protocols to observe when officers are on duty. Something notable for many drivers on the road, patrols must have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to pull drivers over. In other words, they must have a valid reason for...
The police's use of tasers was in the national spotlight after an officer in Minnesota accidentally shot a suspect with her handgun instead of using her taser. She was recently convicted of first- and second-degree manslaughter charges. While this tragedy involved the...
The Colorado Department of Transportation mounted its first DUI enforcement campaign January 14-17. Called The Heat is On Winter Blitz, the initiative also included Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement. There was a 16% uptick in traffic fatalities involving...
Police are there to protect and serve the communities they work in, so it’s assumed that officers treat people with respect. This assumption is not entirely correct. For example, a police department in Virginia used forged documents with fake DNA evidence on at least...
Most understand the value of school and education. It provides a strong foundation of knowledge that enables children to learn skills for better-paying jobs. But traditional approaches do not work for all children, which means they could lose interest. If juveniles...
Those convicted of a crime pay the price. There may be penalties like time in prison, parole, restitution, classes and other measures, as well as fines. Once all these demands are met (including parole), the individual can say that they paid their debt to society and,...
It is no surprise that cyberbullying has become increasingly common as we spend more and more of our lives online. Indeed, what was once something that occurred on a playground or a place of employment is now online. In broad terms, it involves using the internet or...
Those arrested for DUI, possession or other crimes may wonder why they need a lawyer. Maybe the defendant is trying to avoid the expense of hiring representation or even believe that they can represent themselves. While we are lawyers and therefore biased about the...
Online shopping is a way of life for many, particularly around the holidays where gift-givers have packages sent directly to the recipient. This would seem like it is a victimless crime or even a gag, but there are state and federal laws regarding the theft of...
The state’s politicians have skirted the issue of guns more often than not in recent years. This year was different, with five bills passed. Senate Bill 78 Named after a woman murdered with a stolen gun in 2020, the Isabella Joy Thallas Act passed in April gives...