If a police officer arrests you, always be sure that you do not resist arrest or try to run away. The officer will most likely question you, but you do not have to answer him if you do not feel comfortable doing so. It would be in your best interest to not say anything at this time and instead consult …

Recent statistics report that roughly 12.5 million teenagers drink alcohol every year. In fact, an estimated 74% of high school students in grades 9-12 have had at least one alcoholic drink in their lives. However, minors who consume alcohol are at risk of facing serious alcohol-related charges from law enforcement officials. Underage drinking and driving is especially costly for minors …

As websites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter become more and more popular, more people are displaying their lives online through pictures, videos, and status updates. In many cases, these constant postings can have serious legal consequences, as attorneys can use them to obtain photographic evidence or prove / disprove alibis for witnesses and defendants. If you or a loved one …

Drug paraphernalia charges can be incredibly serious. In fact, some charges associated with intent to distribute or manufacturer these types of products can be punished as felonies. Additionally, drug paraphernalia charges are often associated with other drug-related charges. Compounding multiple charges can have serious consequences on a person’s life. Drug-related crimes are taken very seriously, and it is important that …

When at the mall, we are surrounded by all kinds of temptations. Fashionable clothes, expensive sunglasses and jewelry, and delicious chocolates are just a few of them. The urge can be all too powerful to resist buying something. Sometimes the desire to have these items is coupled with an equally strong urge to not pay for them. Some people may …

Computer hacking is the act of intentionally accessing a computer or computer network without authorization. Sometimes computer experts, often young adults, may hack into a computer system just to prove that they can. Rather than trying to cause damage or defraud, these types of hackers are often seeking notoriety by accessing complex systems. In other cases, hackers may have the …

An act of prostitution can result in serious charges for everyone involved. Coercing, soliciting, and engaging in prostitution are all criminal acts that could lead to jail time and heavy fines. The police sometimes run sting operations to catch individuals soliciting for prostitution. To be arrested for involvement in prostitution or solicitation, an individual merely has to be involved in …

When an individual or group commits a crime, often there are people associated with the criminal(s) who had no intention of being involved with the crime. In a robbery, it may be the driver who got talked into or threatened into going along with the robber’s plan. In drug cultivation or dealing cases, it may be a friend or family …

Loitering and prowling are the acts of standing around idly or hanging around an area with no apparent purpose. Individuals seen loitering may be reported by other citizens and stopped by police and questioned. Loiterers may be let go without any consequences or with just a warning if the police officer judges that they do not pose a threat to …

Extortion occurs when a person threatens another individual to receive money, goods, or services in exchange for not carrying out the threat. The offender uses some sort of leverage to induce an individual to cooperate, such as threatening to inflict physical harm, release secret information or information harmful to a person’s reputation, or accuse the person of a crime. Extortion …