Public defenders fired over hate speech on Facebook
Once again, we see another incident of careless speech but this time it’s not by teenagers. Adults are just as capable
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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.
New Hampshire declares emergency on synthetic drugs
In August, 2014, New Hampshire governor Maggie Hassan declared a state of emergency for the synthetic compound referred to as “smacked.”
10 Back to School Laws Every Student Should Know
It’s back to school season, so we’ve compiled a list of laws that every student should know about. We hear
Unwise selfies lead to deaths
Can a selfie really be harmful? After all, you’re the one taking the picture, so consent isn’t an issue. Of
Teen faces 5-to-life for brownie sale
You probably guessed it – not your mother’s brownies but homemade ones by 19-year-old Jacob Lavoro laced with marijuana and
A shocking possibility from sexting
As you know, prosecutors need evidence to go forward with charges against someone. The evidence may be direct eyewitness testimony
LGBT discrimination in the workplace
On July 1, 2014, President Obama announced at a LGBT Pride Reception at the White House that he would be
Teen turns graffiti bullying into positive message
Carleigh O’Connell of New Jersey heard from friends at school that someone spray-painted “Carleigh’s ass” across a cement barrier at a
Cyberbullying victims are not just teenagers
In 2012, Australian media star and model, Charlotte Dawson, became the target of a Twitter tirade due to her support
The Supreme Court on cell phones: “Privacy comes at a cost”
On June 25, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court decided two cases regarding cell phones and criminals. Essentially, they recognized the