Two years ago, the story of Zachary Anderson being sentenced to 25 years on the Sex Offender Registry sparked public controversy. He was put on the list because of Michigan’s statutory rape laws and because the girl with whom he’d had sex had lied about her age.
Last year, we covered the topic of indecent exposure and aggravated indecent exposure – which is one of those crimes that is treated as a felony by the court if you are convicted, although it is technically a misdemeanor. The language of the law prohibits anyone to expose their genitals, buttocks or breasts in public…
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017! Every year we do a little roundup of our top 10 most popular blog posts from the year before. Our goal is to provide you with useful, pertinent information, and it has been our honor learning what you find most useful. One thing that stands out in 2016…
During this year’s election campaign season, many were watching closely as Hillary Clinton was investigated by the FBI for her mishandling of classified emails. Of course we all probably heard what each side was saying about her conduct, but what, if anything, did she do that was against the law? What counts as disclosure of…
We have all had experiences where we have lost our temper. We feel strong emotions of anger, even rage and, hopefully, we are able to find ways to cool down or find another outlet to express our feelings. What happens, when losing full control of your emotions ends you up behind bars and facing legal…
This past week, a four-year-old died after spending hours in the back seat of a hot car in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The child’s caregiver normally dropped her off at daycare, and then drives to work. On this particular morning, when the temperature reached 97 degrees outside, the woman went directly to work without stopping at the…
It is a traumatic experience to have the police come, search your home, and seize your property. Remember that you have rights to privacy in your home, and that our constitution is set up to protect you.
Have you ever wondered what happens to people who get a traffic ticket and fail to appear in court or attend a trial? The impact can be significant and add unnecessary expenses and a lot of headache. The first thing that will happen when you fail to show up is that the judge will issue…
Americans continue to grieve the lives the two African American men who were shot and killed by police last week, and for the following killings of five Dallas police officers. These instances have left Americans heartbroken, asking a lot of questions, and engaging in meaningful conversations on race and privilege.
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