At first glance, unlawful restraint and kidnapping may appear to be the same. They both involve restricting another person’s…
Year: 2020
Is Repeatedly Texting Someone Harassment?
August 24
Electronic communication allows you to quickly contact a person. In fact, you can conveniently send multiple messages to the…
Is Assault on an Officer a Felony?
August 21
Any encounter with law enforcement officials can be scary. Everything that happens from the initial contact to an arrest…
‘Zoom-bombing’ During the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 27
FBI Warns of ‘Zoom-Bombing’ The COVID-19 pandemic has forced hundreds of thousands of people, professionals and students alike to…
Are Fake 911 Calls Illegal?
July 19
Calling 911 to Report a False Crime Is a Crime When you are in an emergency, you call 911.…
Are Field Sobriety Tests Accurate?
July 11
Standardized Field Sobriety Test Flaws Drivers may get a DWI charge without being impaired or intoxicated. You may have…
Is It a Crime to Keep Rental Equipment Passed the Agreement Date?
June 30
Various situations may arise when you need equipment you don’t readily have on hand. For instance, if you’re moving…
When Is It Illegal to Have a Gift Card?
June 26
For things like birthdays, weddings, graduations, and other significant life events, people often give gift cards as presents. Preloaded…
Do Police Need a Warrant to Search My Cell Phone?
June 22
Because of their capabilities, cell phones contain a lot of personal information. For instance, they can have photos of…
Are Hate Crimes Federal or State Offenses?
May 29
A hate crime is one that is motivated by the alleged offender’s bias. These offenses are not separate types…