New law prohibits the police from lying to juveniles in custody
Illinois has become the first state to prohibit the police from lying to juveniles that are being interrogated. Any minor
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This 12-year-old understands the First Amendment
How many of you, when confronted by a police officer, would talk back or question the officer? How many 12-year-old
What are “Miranda” warnings?
You have most likely seen on TV or heard in the movies the term “Miranda warnings.” So, what are they
Is street begging a crime?
The issue about panhandling or begging in public has been debated in recent years by city councils and state legislatures.
Can the police search your phone without a warrant?
The short answer to this question of whether the police can search your cell phone without a warrant is no,
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
Stolen tux disrupts prom
This really is one for the books. Eighteen-year-old Kyle Laderoot of Prescott Valley, Arizona was determined to attend his senior
Is it legal for the police to pull you over on an anonymous tip?
The Supreme Court decided a case* in April, 2014 that may affect you as a driver. The issue is whether the
Teen prank turns deadly
Pranks and initiations are part of every high school student’s experience. Most are safe and innocent events meant for fun and testing
Coaches “out” teen to her mom
Skye Wyatt was 16 years old and on the softball team at Kilgore High School in Texas. For some reason her