It is becoming a common story for people who rarely smoke weed to go to Colorado (or Washington) and then buy some edibles, have a good time, and decide they can’t go home without a stash. Before you head out on your next Rocky Mountain hike, make sure you understand the laws and are aware …
When an adult encourages a person under 18 to engage in illegal activities, it is legally known as contributing to the delinquency of a minor and considered a felony in the United States which can result in imprisonment and fines. It could be as simple as keeping a child home from school, thereby making them …
A prank call to your local KFC might seem like a joke. What’s the worst that can happen? Will you be sent away to the county jail? Is prank calling illegal? While prank calling may seem like something that happens in life, it’s necessary to know that there are laws against this behavior, and you …
When it comes to advising on restraining orders, most focus on the process of getting one rather than the evidence you need. But without proof, who cares how easy or difficult the process is? Obtaining a restraining order is similar to any other legal proceeding, and the person making the order fills out the required …
In recent years, Moonshine has been enjoying a sort of come-back. The discovery channel so much hyped moonshines with the help of “Moonshiners,” the TV show, fans were forced to buy distilling gadgets to prepare their moonshines. So, now the question is, why is moonshine illegal? Let’s get in-depth to understand it better. Still, if …
Meaning of lewd The word “lewd” means something that is sexually promiscuous or lustful. Synonyms of lewd are vulgar, indecent, obscene, and lascivious. Lewd means a sexual act that offends community standards of decency. It is a sexual crime that often involves a child where physical penetration is unnecessary and is a felony offense. Penalties …
Before answering whether a person can go to jail at an arraignment, let us first become familiar with the general arraignment procedure. The article will help you understand all the essential details about whether you can go to jail for an arraignment. In case you are charged with committing a crime, there are many different …
Court hearings can be very strenuous for both the accused and the families of those appearing in court. The decision to grant bail to a criminal accused is usually the very first decision a judge makes in a criminal case, and such a decision is not trivial. It ensures that the person convicted of a …
An arraignment is the first step in a criminal proceeding where the defendant is brought to trial before the court to hear the charges against them and enter a plea. They are brought either the same day or the day after the arrest and charged before a magistrate. At that time, the defendant learns about …
Traffic safety has been a concern with the increased number of vehicles and drivers. With its increase and considering traffic safety, the government enacted traffic safety laws to check the rash and negligent acts of people on roads leading to road accidents. The result of traffic safety laws is that they reported many violations, leading …