One of the most controversial issues concerning the police over the last decade has been when police should resort to the use of deadly force. Police and advocates for officer’s safety argue that they should be able to use deadly force when they feel there is a serious danger to themselves or the safety of […]
Is California’s Revenge Porn Law Constitutional?
One of the hardest jobs of America’s higher courts is the balancing of personal rights with the rights guaranteed in the Constitution. The right to free speech, for example, is very important, but not unlimited. It’s up to the courts to decide which rights are the most important in cases where one right conflicts with […]
Public Urination Laws and Sex Offender Registration
While most people support sex offender registration laws, many still fear the repercussions of getting labeled as a sex offender for a non-sexual act. One of the most common concerns is that simply urinating in public could be considered a sex crime, possibly ruining someone’s life for what should be a minor infraction. Because these […]