Driving is a common activity that many Meridian residents use to get to their jobs, schools, and homes. Without personal vehicles, most people would not be able to live their lives as they choose. However, even though driving is a regular daily activity, not everyone...
Month: August 2020
The strengths and limits of the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides some of the most important protections in criminal defense. Among other things, it protects the people from "unreasonable" searches and seizures. This means that the police generally need a warrant to arrest a...
Do drunk drivers know they’re intoxicated?
Certainly, you can argue that many drunk drivers do know that they’re drunk. They make excuses to themselves before getting into the car, such as: “I’ll just drive slowly and carefully.” “It’s not really that far.” “I’m actually a better driver when I’m drunk.” “I’ve...
Did someone spike your drink?
The police pull you over on the way home from a social gathering. You were breaking the speed limit by about five miles an hour, so you think it’s just a speeding ticket. You hope it’s a warning. Then the officer asks you to get out of the car and do some field...
Helpful tips for investing in commercial real estate
More and more people are realizing the opportunity to quickly amass wealth by investing in commercial real estate. However, potential investors must realize that there is a huge difference between investing in a commercial versus a residential property. Citizens in...
Entrapment or undercover work?
An undercover officer is a police officer who disguises themselves as something else in order to get closer to those suspected of illegal activity. For instance, he or she may pose as a person looking to buy drugs in order to then make a drug bust. One thing that...