It is a well-known fact that it is illegal to drive a car, truck or motorcycle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A lesser known – but equivalent – misdemeanor offense is boating under the influence (BUI). It’s important to understand what qualifies as...
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Month: May 2021
Point of view: the implications of camera angle on the interpretation of guilt
The pervasiveness of smartphones in recent years has created a culture in which we all have the ability to snap a photo or record an event instantaneously. Editing apps have made it easy for us to alter or otherwise manipulate our content to create a certain...
Public intoxication arrest: can I avoid conviction?
With the term “public intoxication,” we typically think of drunkenness. However, this offense also applies to intoxication from any substance, including: Illicit drugs, such as methamphetamine Prescription drugs, such as oxycodone Inhaled substances, such as glue What...
What are your options if facing a petty theft charge?
Petty theft is a crime for which well-intentioned people are often wrongly accused. You may have legitimately thought you had the owner’s permission to take a particular item. You could receive a gift that was stolen and not even realize it. Or you could be shopping...
