Once that 911 call has been made alleging domestic violence, the odds are good that someone is going to get arrested. If that someone is likely to be you, even though you know the claim is a lie, this is what you need to do: Sit down and remain silent Running from the...
Month: August 2017
Joyride or grand theft auto?
Children in trouble may be quick to defend themselves by pleading that they didn't mean to do it. Whatever the action that prompted discipline, they instinctively know that their motives behind it may change the grown-up's view of the misconduct, perhaps even lessen...
Don’t rely on the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law without legal advice
In some states, you're obligated to try to retreat from a fight if you can -- with the usual exception that you aren't expected to flee your own home rather than defend yourself. In Florida, the "Stand Your Ground" law allows people the right to fight -- or even use...
Ballot fraud costs woman felony conviction, right to vote
Voter fraud was a hotly debated issue during the last presidential election. While some people were convinced that it was a widespread issue, there have only been a few isolated incidents that have come to light around the nation -- none amounting to more than a few...
What should you know about accomplice liability?
If you've been charged with complicity, that means the police believe that you somehow aided a criminal act. No matter how small you think your part in the crime actually was, accomplice liability is no small issue -- you can end up doing just as much time behind bars...
Arrested on a drug charge? It could be an unforeseen blessing
Believe it or not, arrest can be the best thing that happens to someone with a drug addiction. This is why: 1. An arrest can be a wake-up call to both the addict and the addict's family. Addicts not only often fool family members, but they frequently fool themselves...