People have lapses in judgment sometimes. The trick is to avoid making life-changing mistakes or harm others. A Florida woman would be doing better if she had exhibited some common sense, but instead she did quite the opposite and it has led to serious problems. The...
Don’t overshare with police during a DUI stop
For young drivers especially, knowing how to interact with an officer during a DUI stop is very important. From the moment that a police officer flips on the blue lights and follows a car, that officer is already gathering information about the driver, attempting to...
When does OWI become a felony?
The penalties for drunk driving are severe, and increase with the number of times that individuals are charged. Generally speaking, the first few OWI convictions will be considered a misdemeanor. That can change to a felony, however, which may result in a more severe...
False confessions still happen
It may be hard for some people to understand, but it is a very real and tragic occurrence that people admit to crimes they didn’t commit. One recent high profile example is the groundskeeper for the Chicago White Sox who spent 23 years in jail for murder. The police...
What a few grams of pot can mean for your college career
For many people, college is a time of firsts. It’s an opportunity to branch out on your own, figure out who you really are and have new experiences. In addition, college students are twice as likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol than if they don’t...
