• Police Officers
    Criminal Law,  Injury Law,  News

    What Counts As Police Misconduct?

    Law enforcement plays a critical role in society. They work an unforgiving job that often provides fairly underwhelming benefits and compensation. Despite this, they continue to put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. Most law enforcement exists to serve and protect, but a very small percentage of police officers do not act in the interest of the law. Instead, these dishonest cops use their power to serve their needs. When this happens, it is known as police misconduct.

  • Jaywalking
    Criminal Law

    Crime and Punishment: 4 Laws You May Have Broken Without Even Realising It

    Have you ever broken the law? “Of course not,” you reply, despite knowing the number of laws you probably have broken. From speeding occasionally to pinching the odd chocolate bar from the store as a child, it’s a wonder there aren’t ‘Wanted’ signs up around town with a ransom for your arrest. We are joking, of course, but many of us have knowingly committed a crime at some point in our lives. However, chances are, there may be crimes that you are committing unwittingly. Check out the following examples. 1. Crossing the road Crime: Most of us cross one road or another every single day. Why should that be illegal?…

  • Police Ticket
    General Law

    3 Tips to Help You Avoid Getting A Ticket

    While no one wants to get a ticket while driving, many people often operate their vehicle in a way that could get them settled with a ticket, whether they’re breaking the law intentionally or not. And while there are some instances where a ticket is inevitable, like if you’ve been in a car accident, a ticket isn’t always a necessity. Knowing this, even if you do end up coming toe-to-toe with law enforcement regarding some kind of traffic violation, there are a few things you may want to try that could help you come away without a ticket in your hand. To show you how, here are three tips to…

  • Handcuffs Arrest
    Odd,  Politics

    Absurd Laws You’ve Been Breaking and Could Be Jailed For

    In the free world, every single person has to abide by certain rules of law. Why? Well, there are a bunch of reasons that range from the fact anarchy is packed full of flaws, people can’t be trusted to rule themselves in a whimsical fashion and, above all else, so the rights of the smallest minority are upheld and protected; that small minority being you, the individual. However, for all the good and all the sense that is intended, there are exceptions to every rule and so you can be sure to find some seriously absurd laws upheld the US justice system. You probably know what we are talking about…

  • Policewoman Toy
    Odd,  Politics

    Protecting Your Rights When Talking To Police

    The average person is becoming a lot more aware, these days, of the risks that are posed by encounters with the police. It doesn't benefit anyone to assume that the worst will happen. However, any of these encounters are likely to be fairly serious, so they should be taken seriously. Remembering your rights and the proper protocol of a situation can help you fare better in it.