Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Anyone who has ever uttered the phrase “I’ve done nothing wrong, and I don’t have anything to worry about” should know better. The Center for
If you’ve ever watched a reality TV show like Cops, On Patrol Live, or the Police Women of… series, you’ve undoubtedly seen a driver taking
When most people think of legal proceedings, they imagine a criminal trial courtroom like those they see on TV. It’s important to realize that civil
Have you ever heard of the Dram Shop Act? It’s an old-fashioned name referencing 18th century England when people who enjoyed the occasional tipple could
It’s no secret that people who are in the grips of substance abuse are unpredictable and liable to behave in ways they wouldn’t ordinarily. This
It’s safe to say that not every parent subscribes to the “helicopter dad” or “Tiger Mom” model. Some take a more hands-off approach, and in
When it comes to legal penalties, misdemeanors and felonies reside in two different worlds. The former is associated with minor offenses that register just above
A conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana can cost anyone their job, reputation, and freedom. When the individual arrested for
Law enforcement officials have long seized property, money, and other valuables by alleging that the items have some connection to a crime. The United States
Alcohol has long been an informal prescription for “warming up” in the winter. And while winter drinking is a common activity for those in snow-bound