When you talk about dogs that are most likely to bite, people often refer to larger breeds. Pit bulls and German shepherds are often mentioned, for example, along with Rottweilers. There are even people who refuse to buy these different breeds of dogs, believing them to be too dangerous. However,...
In the United States, the goal of the justice system is to err on the side of keeping people out of jail. It is supposed to protect the innocent. This general sentiment can be summed up by the following quote: “Better that ten guilty persons escape, than that one innocent suffer.” This is why pro...
Under the First Amendment, you do have a right to free speech. This means that you are legally allowed to say almost anything that you want, and you cannot be prohibited from doing so by the government. This doesn't mean there aren't going to be consequences, of course. Saying anything you want m...
You get arrested by the police, perhaps after a traffic stop. They confiscate your cellphone. You're so used to having your phone all the time that this is very jarring and disconcerting. But it is often legal for the police to take your phone, just as they will take your other possessions during...
When someone else injures you, such as when they cause a motor vehicle accident, you may have to endure significant pain and suffering that wouldn't have happened otherwise. Even if you recover, you still went through this traumatic experience because of someone else. That's why people sometimes ...
One interesting thing that crime statistics have shown is that there tends to be a spike during the summer. Experts believe warm weather itself is to blame. If you look back at the last few months in 2023, you'll see that there is been a spike in violent crime, including 90 mass shootings in just...
It's fairly well known that it is dangerous to break the speed limit. The road design may not be able to handle higher speeds, which can cause someone to lose control. Speeding also reduces reaction times, which can lead to accidents. But some drivers will take things too far in the other directi...
It can be difficult to understand exactly what trends are happening in terms of criminal activity. For one thing, the news always makes it seem as if crime is on the rise. But there are also many different types of crime, which will have their independent trends. That said, there is evidence that...
You have the right to remain silent. This is one of the fundamental rights in the United States. In many cases, the police are going to inform you of this right when they arrest you, notifying you that anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. But even after you arrive in court,...
Driving under the influence is illegal. People often refer to this as “drunk driving” – as if the two terms are synonymous – but that is something of a misnomer. It is also illegal to drive under the influence of other substances, such as those that can get you high. Alcohol may not be involved a...
In many ways, embezzlement is just a type of theft. It often happens in a business setting. An employee at that business is committing theft against the company itself. But embezzlement is also different from theft in many ways. Typically, theft just means that someone has taken assets or items t...
Rollover accidents can be very hazardous for drivers and passengers alike. They can lead to severe injuries, even in vehicles with modern safety technology. But what causes these accidents? Is there anything that drivers can do to avoid rolling over? Here are some of the most common culprits: Spe...
Whenever someone suffers a serious injury, there's a potential that the injury could get worse if it becomes infected. This can happen to a laceration suffered in a car accident, for example, or to a dog bite. Either way, once the infection sets in, things can become much more serious. There are ...
If you ask someone if they remember something, they may be very confident. They will think about it for a moment, tell you that they can recall all the details, and then relay their story. But are they right? Many people think of memory as similar to a video camera — as if the brain is making a p...
You know that it's illegal to try to sneak across the border or cross without permission. There's a very specific set of steps that has to be taken. Not everyone is allowed to cross the border at will or without the proper paperwork. But what if it's an accident? Say that you take a wrong turn an...
Commercial drivers certainly are not allowed to be under the influence of drugs while operating a vehicle. The same goes for alcohol. Drivers are expected to be sober and safe whenever they drive, especially because they are often driving oversized vehicles, such as 80,000-pound semi-trucks. That...
In theory, rear-end car accidents should not occur. The ”following” vehicle is always supposed to have enough space to stop in time to avoid an accident. Even if the car in front of them has to stop in an emergency, that vehicle should not be struck from behind. Of course, we know that this happe...
You know that the painkillers that you're using are a controlled substance. That's why you had to go to the doctor and get a prescription, and then you had to have the prescription filled at the pharmacy. These are legal drugs to use, but you have to take the proper steps to get them However, may...
You may hear people say that the crime rate in the United States has been rising dramatically. They may even say that it is skyrocketing or something of this nature. But is that actually true? Historical trends indicate that crime gets less common year after year. Has this trend changed recently?...
Those who are worried about being arrested for driving under the influence will sometimes consider what they drink. For example, you may have met people who claim they will never drink liquor because it just gets them “too drunk.” Instead, they will drink beer. But does this logic actually hold t...
An “attractive nuisance” is something that could be both dangerous and attractive to a small child. Homeowners can be liable if they don't take proper steps to protect children from their own decisions. This is even true if the child is technically trespassing when they enter the property. A very...
Proponents of predictive policing support data-driven analysis. They believe that studying the data can give police officers information about where crime may happen. The police can then take steps to prevent it, or they can at least react quickly when something happens so that they can make an a...
Do you think of your email messages as your private property? They might be. It really depends on how old they are. The reality is that police officers can read your emails without a warrant if they're more than 180 days old. Various bills have been introduced to put an end to this, but none of t...
Speeding has long been correlated to fatal accidents. When vehicles are traveling at a faster rate of speed, more severe injuries are likely. Overall, drivers who break the speed limit cause roughly a third of all fatal accidents – 29% in 2021. This led to the death of 33 people every day, or 12,...
There's no way around it: Convertibles look dangerous. The driver and passengers are completely exposed. It's easy to imagine that they would suffer severe injuries if they were involved in an accident, especially something like an underride accident or a rollover accident. It also seems like peo...