Are you concerned about police intrusion through social media? If not, you may want to reconsider. For some years now, the police in most communities have been using social media to both monitor suspected criminal activity (or suspected criminals) and identify people...
Month: August 2024
What is organized retail theft?
Organized retail theft is an increasingly prevalent form of misconduct in which individuals or groups, often referred to as "boosters," systematically steal large quantities of merchandise from retail stores with the intent of selling the stolen goods for profit....
Unmarried fathers: Unraveling paternity and building bonds
Unmarried fathers may encounter paternity challenges that married fathers don’t have to address. Thankfully, the law has ways of recognizing a biological father-child relationship regardless of whether someone becomes a father within or without a marital relationship...
When is it legal for police officers to bodily search a suspect?
People generally have a reasonable expectation of privacy, especially when it comes to their bodies. There are various rules established by federal law and important prior criminal cases that help protect people from police officers violating their rights. For...