Police officers help to stop criminal activity by patrolling and responding to calls for assistance. They also investigate alleged criminal activity so that prosecutors can charge someone with a crime. The evidence they gather will often form the foundation of the...
It’s important for civilians to remember that police officers cannot always enter their homes. Yes, being a police officer does place them in a position of authority. But that does not mean that you have to simply give them access to your house whenever they want. In...
Nobody wants to get pulled over by the police on their way home, and that’s especially true when you’re coming home from a restaurant or a bar where you’ve had a few drinks. One thing is for certain: If the officer thinks that you’re impaired, it won’t take you long...
You know perfectly well that it is not legal to get behind the wheel of a car when you have had too much to drink. Drunk driving is dangerous because it could lead to a crash or to an arrest. Criminal charges related to drunk driving could also hurt your career, your...
Most people know someone who has been pulled over the police, even if they haven’t been themselves. The police might pull you over for speeding, appearing to drive recklessly or for issues with your vehicle, like having a blown tire or lights out. If you are stopped...
Many students rely on the student loans that they receive to attend college; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to. Most students wouldn't want to do anything to jeopardize their ability to remain enrolled in school or receive aid, but a drug charge might do just that....