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To paraphrase Jay Z, when you see the lights in your rearview mirror, you may think you have a few choices: Either pull over, or burn rubber. And while running for it may seem like a good idea at the time, it's rarely a good idea to add another charge—which is exactly what happens when you evade police. But if you're not quite sure what constitutes evasion—and just how much worse it might make your situation—keep reading to find out how serious it really is. read more

If you asked, just about any first-year law student or police academy newbie could quickly tell you which season is typically the most crime-heavy: Summer. How do we know about summer crime? It's simple—there's data. read more

The Fourth of July is a beloved American holiday, filled with hot dogs, cookouts, the occasional sunburn—and of course, fireworks. However, the rules around when you can and can't buy, sell, or shoot off fireworks are fairly strict—and if you're caught using or selling them when you're not supposed to, you could incur a serious fine. read more

You've heard it on every crime procedural: A detective or officer of the law threatens a witness with "obstruction of justice" if they don't cough up some crucial piece of information. And while it may seem like the only way to obstruct justice is to keep an important morsel of intel away from a hard-working beat cop, the truth is that an obstruction charge can actually be quite a bit more complicated—and the prosecution and defense can be quite a bit more murky. read more

When an officer of the law is slapping cuffs on your wrist or peppering you with questions at a police department, it can be extremely frightening. It's a good idea to know exactly what you're entitled to do under the law to protect yourself. That means understanding your constitutional right to stay quiet and using it when the time comes. If you've been accused of a crime—even if you've just been stopped by a traffic cop!—do yourself (and your attorney) a favor and follow these steps: read more