Updated on February 28th, 2022 at 07:03 pmThe three most common criminal driving offenses in the United States are speeding, failure to stop at a red light, and failure to signal. One offense that marks one of the top ten is driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports […]Continue reading
Updated on August 19th, 2022 at 04:25 pmThe Second Amendment preserves a person’s right to possess firearms. However, gun control laws vary from state to state. Some states have very strict rules and regulations as guns are considered a dangerous weapon and violent crimes can occur with firearms. So, can you open-carry a gun in […]Continue reading
Updated on January 4th, 2022 at 09:07 pmOn August 24, 2021, in the early morning hours, a 19-year-old male, Max Helm, reportedly raped a 17-year-old girl outside the FIJI fraternity at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Max Helm is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a party and leaving her bloody, naked, and exposed […]Continue reading
Updated on July 23rd, 2021 at 06:41 pmBody cameras are an effective way to uphold police accountability while at the expense of the defendant. The Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act of 2018 requires uniformed federal police officers, including U.S. Capitol police, to wear body cameras and dashboard cameras in patrol vehicles. What Does This […]Continue reading
What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence? A motion to suppress evidence involves a defendant asking the court for certain evidence to be excluded from being presented at trial. The basis for the exclusion of the evidence is typically rooted in the United States Constitution, a state constitution, or a statute that allows for evidence […]Continue reading
Updated on April 27th, 2021 at 04:37 pmOn April 1, 2021, the D.C. Police Reform Commission released its report on the Metropolitan Police Force, which included more than 90 recommendations. Their report is the culmination of a seven-month-long intensive dive into the history of policing in the District of Columbia. Through extensive research, the report […]Continue reading
Updated on December 6th, 2022 at 06:34 pmThe Distracted Driving Safety Act of 2004 makes it illegal for drivers to use a cell phone or other electronic device while driving in DC to limit car crashes caused by distracted drivers. The only exception to this law is if your cellphone or device is equipped with […]Continue reading
Updated on March 19th, 2021 at 06:26 pmOver the past few decades, advances in forensic science have drastically altered the ways in which crimes, particularly violent crimes, are prosecuted. As any crime television show will portray, law enforcement will collect biological evidence from crime scenes, weapons, and victims in an attempt to prove their case. […]Continue reading
Updated on May 19th, 2021 at 08:21 pmIn many states throughout the U.S., there is a bail system in place, which allows an arrested suspect to pay cash to the government, and in return, be released from custody until their next court date. This basic function of criminal justice isn’t anything new, but many view […]Continue reading
Updated on August 12th, 2022 at 05:38 pmWhen most people get arrested for a DUI, they are nervous and do not know what they should do or say when interacting with the police. One of the main questions a person may have is: Are you required to submit to a breathalyzer test in DC? The […]Continue reading
