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When police officers suspect people of intoxication, they need evidence to conduct an arrest. During a drunk driving traffic stop, police officers may ask drivers about their actions earlier in the day. They may also ask drivers to step out of their vehicles and...
Entrapment is the process by which law enforcement agents convince an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime. These agents then turn around and arrest the person for the criminal activity. When that person’s case goes to court, they may use entrapment as a...
Vaporizers have become an increasingly popular means of ingesting marijuana. With the proliferation of legal marijuana retail cultivation and processing in other states, there has been a boom in marijuana extract availability. Highly potent extracts are available...
If you've ever watched a crime show, you are probably familiar with the phrase, "You have the right to remain silent…" What follows are known as Miranda rights. Outside of entertainment, few people really understand their purpose. Miranda Rights can protect you....
Every state has some type of “overdose immunity” law that offers limited legal protections to those who call 911 or otherwise get emergency help for someone who appears to be overdosing. These laws have been enacted to help address the problem of preventable fatal...
Most impaired driving charges are related to alcohol use. A driver may be over the legal limit after spending an evening at the bar, for example. In other cases, charges are related to marijuana or illegal drug use, so it is not always alcohol that leads to an arrest....
Drivers accused of operating vehicles after consuming too much alcohol may face operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges. Most of the time, people facing OWI charges expect the state to bring misdemeanor criminal charges against them. However, there are certain...
People subject to investigations and taken into state custody have certain rights. An individual's Miranda rights take effect during police questioning after an arrest. Those who are in state custody have the right to remain silent during any post-arrest questioning...
Maybe a driver swerved to avoid a pothole or a small animal that ran into the road. Perhaps something startled them, resulting in a sudden maneuver that looks unsafe to others. Police officers may suspect a driver of intoxication due to the way that they handle their...
Most people understand that fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, and carfentanil, a synthetic veterinary drug, can cause fatal overdoses. Even those who struggle with opioid addiction often try to avoid these two substances for their own safety. Unfortunately, the...
