Researchers analyzing crime trends in the United States found that violent crimes such as assault, domestic violence and rape occur at a much higher rate when the weather is warm. In their report titled “Seasonal Patterns in Criminal Victimization Trends,” researchers examined patterns in violent and property crime over the course of 18 years. They […]
New Minnesota Laws Go Into Effect August 1
Laws passed during the 2014 legislative session set to go into effect tomorrow include a ban on weapons for individuals convicted of domestic assault and increased fines for speeding in construction zones, among others. Quick Overview Below is a quick run through of some of the bigger changes that affect criminal law that will go […]
Monday Morning Musings: Weird DUI Stories
It can be tough to get out of bed when Monday morning rolls around, but you can take solace knowing that you’re not one of these people who earned a DUI in some of the weirdest ways possible. Dog Days DUI – A Florida man was arrested for DUI and animal cruelty after leaving his […]
Police Body Cameras Would Cut Crime
If you’ve been following the debate over whether or not police officers should wear mounted cameras while they are out on patrol, you’re probably familiar with the experiment in Rialto, California. Back in 2012, officers in Rialto decided to equip themselves with body cameras for one year to see if they would help reduce complaints and […]
Youth Crime: Accepting Affuenza and Punishing PTSD
Back in February we heard the story of Ethan Couch, a 16-year-old boy who drove drunk and killed four people on a Texas highway. Couch’s attorneys argued at trial that the child’s parents were partly to blame because they gave their son everything he wanted and failed to set limits or discipline him. His attorneys […]
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