Take two people, add one serving of summer spirit and a generous measure of alcohol, and you have a potentially dangerous cocktail. Summer in Florida can create the perfect circumstances for date rape claims when the boundaries get confused. Date rape is commonly used...
Month: July 2020
Your teen charged with a crime needs support, not just punishment
Parenting a teenager, especially one going through an intense, rebellious phase, is difficult and stressful even for the best of parents. When your teen calls you looking for help because of an arrest, you might feel tempted to let them spend the night in jail to...
Your right to a phone call after an arrest
If you get arrested by the police, you’re going to start thinking about your rights. This may begin even before the arrest. For instance, you have a right to remain silent and you can ask the police if you’re being detained. They can’t illegally detain you or force...
Do you have to let the police into your home?
The relationship that many citizens have with the police is complicated. The police are supposed to serve the public, but they are also in a position of authority. This authority can lead to the idea that people have to do anything they say at any time. For instance,...