New York has relaxed its laws about marijuana at the same time that many other states have taken much more drastic steps to reform marijuana policy. Given that New York does not have a legal market for marijuana, which means that you can’t just order…
Defending yourself when accused of a violent crime While acting violently is usually best avoided, there are some situations in which it is the only option to avoid being harmed. If you have recently been accused of a violent crime, you may have a good…
“You’re not a suspect. We just need you to help us understand what happened,” the investigator says. This is your chance, you think, to explain things and make the police realize that you did nothing wrong. Except that the whole statement is probably a lie…
When the police want to build a case against you, gathering evidence and surveillance are often crucial to that process. You may know that officers can theoretically go through your trash and recycling when you bring them out to the curb. You may also know…
Feel overwhelmed and close to bursting? You’re not alone. Tensions are running high in the world due to a lot of different factors. It’s okay to be angry and upset. What’s not okay, however, is to let your anger take over and physically lash out…
Allegations of serious criminal wrongdoing, such as those pertaining to drug offenses, violent crimes, and fraud, can throw nearly every aspect of your life into jeopardy. If you’re convicted, you might end up facing jail or prison time that lasts for years or even decades.…
You don’t want to have an encounter with the police. On a walk through your neighborhood, you spot an officer coming toward you. It looks like he’s just walking on patrol, not coming toward you specifically, but you turn and start jogging the opposite way.…
In some states, you can buy many firearms simply by walking into a sporting goods store and picking out what you want. They may or may not require you to have a license or a permit for the gun. It feels very easy to buy…
Those who use methamphetamine, or meth, tend to experience the impact of the drug very quickly. The “high” will usually last for a few hours — up to eight — and they may have some residual effects for four hours after that. Of course, it…
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