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Filming the Police: Laws and Your Rights
In just 24 hours, we have seen police kill two innocent black men at point blank range while they were doing nothing that warranted a threat. An officer’s perception of “imminent danger” seems to be easier to find when they are confronting a black person, and the only reason we know about what happened in […]
B. Clausen
Decriminalization vs Legalization : Ending the War on Drugs
It’s election season, and there are many issues which find themselves at the forefront of our discussions day in and day out. However, one that has remained a constant presence is drug use, and everything that surrounds it. A few states have legalized marijuana, up to a certain amount, and as many as 20 states […]
B. Clausen
Drinking, Driving and Prom Night: Over Dressed, Over Served & Underage
Prom night is likely one of the most exciting nights of a 17 or 18 year-old’s life. It is also one of the most terrifying nights for their parents, who worry ceaselessly about drunk driving. Because no matter how much they may trust you, they don’t trust other drivers. Most of the time, an above-age […]
B. Clausen
Primary Problem? Election Lawsuits and Voting Laws
“First rule of politics, the ballots don’t make the results, the counters do. Keep counting.” — “Boss” Tweed This has likely been the most controversial and hotly-debated primary season a presidential election has seen in a long time. The arguments have been vitriolic, the debates have been personal and the protests have [...]
B. Clausen
Power of Attorney
Enacting a power of attorney, in any form, is planning for the worst just in case it does actually happen. But what exactly is power of attorney? Power of attorney is a legal agreement between two parties that grants one or more persons the power to act on your behalf. The two parties include a […]
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Who Hacked Laremy Tunsil? What Penalties Might They Face?
The most insane part about the Laremy Tunsil situation at the 2016 NFL Draft is that the victim – Tunsil – was finding out about what was being committed against him at the same time we the viewers were. If there ever were a definition for “instant reaction,” this would be it. No matter your […]
B. Clausen
Why Are False Allegations of Domestic Violence Rarely Prosecuted?
Domestic violence is a very serious cause and sadly, an all too prominent issue in the United States. Yet it can’t be ignored that false allegations of domestic violence do happen. A 2009 report from the University of New Mexico School of Law explains that recantation in domestic violence cases has become the norm. […]
Brian Beltz
Conjugal Visits: Rules and History
The phrase is well known in popular culture – conjugal visits means private alone time with a significant other while in prison. We all understand the connotation of conjugal visits, but allow me to spell it out. Yes, inmates are permitted to engage in sexual relations with their spouse during conjugal visits. However, many times [...]
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How To Avoid Tax Scams
Tax season can be cumbersome and meticulous for many taxpayers, and most just want to get them done quickly. As there always seem to be, however, scammers have come up with a plethora of strategies to steal your money, and your identity as well. Of course, there are ways for you to commit fraud on […]
B. Clausen
Animal Cruelty Laws by State: Is it a Crime to Abuse an Animal?
“The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but Can they suffer?” – Jeremy Bentham Awareness of animal cruelty and harsher sentences for those convicted has become increasingly important in the last few years. Many law schools now offer specific courses on the subject, all 50 states have animal cruelty felony [...]
B. Clausen