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A news article said that the law doesn’t let drunk drivers sleep it off in their car. Is this true?
In an article published in The Bellingham Herald, columnist Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive wrote, “I’m no lawyer, but if you are impaired, you’re in a car, and you have keys to start the car, you’re probably guilty of physical control.” Dahl explained that under certain types of DUI laws, merely being in physical […]
Brittney Griner was charged and sentenced in months. Why do court cases take so long in PA?
COMMENTARY: In an opinion piece about WNBA star Brittney Griner’s prison sentence in Russia titled…
When a TikTok trend is a felony: The Hyundai-Kia Challenge
Some social media challenges are fun. Some are dangerous. And others can possibly get you…
COMMENTARY: Elon Musk says the US should “free some people in jail for weed here too.” Is he right?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reposted this meme on Sunday morning and tweeted, “Maybe free some…
New San Francisco DA rescinds 30 plea offers made under Chesa Boudin
San Francisco’s new district attorney, Brooke Jenkins, announced that her office was rescinding 30 plea…
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon requests delay in serving sentence. Is that normal?
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has requested to delay the start of his sentence for…
Nursing homes suing family and friends of residents to collect debts
An investigation by KHN and NPR revealed that nursing homes across the United States are…
Pittsburgh-area emergency rental assistance program ends July 31st
PITTSBURGH, PA- Allegheny County The Allegheny County emergency rental relief program that has been providing…
Retired soccer star Hope Solo sentenced to 30 days in jail after DUI guilty plea
Retired soccer goalie Hope Solo was sentenced to 30 days in jail after her DUI…
Titanium Blockchain head pleads guilty to securities fraud
The CEO of a blockchain company has entered a guilty plea to securities fraud after…
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