Monthly Archives: August 2017
What Happens if Police Officers Do Not Read You Your Rights?
Many people have a misconception that if they are arrested, but are not read their rights, they are able to escape any penalties that would arise from their alleged crimes. However, this is not often the case. If police fail to read you the Miranda rights, all that happens is the prosecutor would be unable […]
Attorney General Continues to Push for Tougher Sentences for Drug Crimes
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been persistent in his push for federal and state officials to get tougher on drug crimes by pushing for maximum sentences. Most recently, he personally asked congressional leaders to allow him to prosecute providers of medical marijuana. Federal protections for medical marijuana distributors have been in place since 2014. […]