Social attitudes around marijuana have changed rapidly in recent years. That means that fewer people consider marijuana use a serious offense. That, in turn, may result in more people experimenting with the drug. Most of the time, moderate recreational use isn't of...
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Parents: Talk to your teens about the consequences of assault
Fall is just around the corner, and that means you could be preparing to send your teen away to college. This can be the perfect opportunity to talk to your child about the risks of college-related crimes, like sexual assault. As discussed in this article from The...
Drug possession: What you need to do to defend yourself
You didn't know there were drugs in your possession. You took your friends out for the evening in your vehicle, and one of them must have left a bag of drugs behind. You're not an addict, and you don't take drugs yourself, but the amount that was left on the passenger...
Can a DUI affect a college career?
College is often considered to be a place where students can experience new and different things. The hope is that these experiences will help them develop into well-rounded and capable adults, but sometimes young adults make mistakes while they experience those new...
There is a drug arrest every 25 seconds
Drug possession is the most common crime in America, affecting everyone from teenagers to senior citizens and all walks of life. There are over 1.25 million arrests each year for possession, one of every nine arrests. In a recently released report from Human Rights...