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- Can you be pressured into admitting a crime you didn’t do?
Jul 27, 2022
The human brain isn’t flawless – there are blind spots in the neural network that can cause people to believe in illusions. While these blind spots can create amazing magical tricks, they may also cause people to create false testimonies. Despite someone knowing they are innocent of a crime, there may be others who believe otherwise or people who don’t care and just want a confession. This could cause people to pressure someone else into no...Read More - Field sobriety tests are outdated, unreliable
Jul 27, 2022
When an officer pulls over a suspected drunk driver, they may use their training to determine if their suspicion is correct. While it’s common to have a Breathalyzer test done, an officer may instead use field sobriety tests. You may be wondering what a field sobriety test is. Here’s what you should know: 3 types of field sobriety tests There are a few Stand on one leg: Walk and turn: Finger-to-nose: While many o...Read More - Can you be charged for breaking into your own home?
Jul 25, 2022
You’ve been at work all day and are eager to get back home. Upon arrival, you search for your house keys to no avail. You’re the only one to carry a set of keys, and the spares are inside. It’s dark, you’re tired and it’s beginning to get cold. You decide that your only option is to try and break in. Is this something that you could be charged for? You can’t burgle your ow...Read More - Can the police legally go through your trash?
Jul 14, 2022
The police will go to any length in search of evidence, including looking through garbage bins. However, they must observe your Fourth Amendment rights that protect you from arbitrary searches and seizures. So, can the police comb through your trash looking for evidence to use against you in a court of law? The answer is fraught with legal technicalities, keeping in mind your constitutional rights. It depends on the location of your trash There i...Read More - What are federal crimes?
Jul 14, 2022
Not all crimes are federal offenses. Something like murder or robbery is against the law across all 50 states, but it is not necessarily a federal offense unless it connects to the federal government.Federal crimes refer to offenses that go against U.S. federal law. Usually, federal criminal cases are investigated by agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and prosecuted by U.S. attorneys. When is a crime considered a federal offense? If ...Read More - What is tag switching?
Jul 8, 2022
There are many types of retail theft. Most shoplifting simply involves concealing an item and trying to leave the store without pay. It’s a very simple act that is often caught on camera or by alarm systems.As such, there has been the rise of a practice known as tag switching. What is this and why could you face serious legal charges if you do it? If you’re a parent, what does it mean if you...Read More - Have you been ordered to use an ignition interlock device?
Jun 29, 2022
If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), there is the possibility that the judge will order you to When will you be ordered to use an IID in New Jersey? After your How does an IID work? The device works by measuring the blood alcohol content in your breath. If it is detected, then you will be unable to start your vehicle. Usually, there is a lock-out period to kee...Read More - How can you stay out of trouble if going for a drink?
Jun 28, 2022
Drinking and driving come with many potential consequences. You could face a DUI charge and harm yourself or someone else. Because of the long-term impact that all these things can have on your life, it’s important to Have a designated driver Any time you go out drinking, it’s a good idea to have someone agree to be the designated driver. Remember, you should volunteer for this from time to time, too. Use a rideshar...Read More - Breath tests are often inaccurate
Jun 23, 2022
One of the most common things that police do to determine if someone is under the influence is to give them a breath test. This may be done after that individual has already gone through field sobriety tests or provided other indications that they may be impaired.In a lot of cases, both the police officers and these individuals will just accept the results. But that's a dangerous thing to do, as Why are ther...Read More - Retail fraud or shoplifting is more than a teenage mistake
Jun 18, 2022
Shoplifting is one of the more common criminal forms of teenage rebellion. Young adults will pocket something on impulse while at a store or even grab something and take off running because they assume they won't get caught. Despite the flippant attitude that young adults and even their parents may have about shoplifting accusations, New Jersey imposes strict penalties for those accused of spectrum retail establishments. Teenagers or young adults face jail time and fine...Read More
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