Far too many criminal cases hinge on your word against the testimony of the arresting officer. This is especially common in drunk driving arrests, and because juries tend to believe the word of a police officer over the word of an average citizen, even innocent individuals have an uphill battle when put on the stand […]
Common Mistakes Police Make During Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety tests are designed to help an officer determine if a suspect is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but like any test, its reliability depends on the person administering the test. If the officer fails to conduct the tests in a clear and accurate manner, the results of the test may be […]
Can Police Lie To You?
You’ve probably heard that honesty is the best policy, but when talking to cops, that sentiment often goes out the window, especially when you consider that police don’t need to be honest with you. That precedent was set in the case U.S. v. Magallon-Lopez, and in that case police lied to a suspect about the […]
Doctor Gets 40 Years For Opioid Prescription Ring
A Virginia doctor was sentenced for 40 years in prison after the court found him guilty of running an interstate drug distribution ring. Dr. Joel Smithers was convicted for his role in supplying more than 500,000 doses of opioids to patients over a two-year span at his Martinsville clinic. The U.S. is currently dealing with […]
Dismissed Charges Still Showing Up On Background Check in Minnesota
If you’ve gone through the process of being charged with a crime only to come out victorious by having the charges dismissed, you probably hoped that everything would just go back to normal. However, even though you were cleared of those charges, they can still show up on a background check, and that can spell […]
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