You probably gave your teenager a cell phone for easy contact and peace of mind in emergency situations. However, cell phones come with risks, and sexting, or sending nude or sexual photos with an electronic device, has become a common occurrence. When the images...
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What is entrapment?
It is not uncommon for some law enforcement officers to overstep their bounds and become overzealous when making arrests in East Grand Forks. Some people who are wrongfully enticed into committing crimes by law enforcement, informants and other affiliated parties may...
Federal government: Over-prescribing painkillers is a crime
As a doctor, you may prescribe opioid painkillers, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, morphine and hydrocodone, to help your patients deal with chronic or severe pain. Since opioids are highly addictive, it is considered a criminal offense to over-prescribe them to...
What are white collar crimes?
The term "white collar crime" was coined in 1939 to describe offenses that use deceit, concealment and violation of trust to achieve financial gain. Criminal activity is typically conducted without violence or the threat of it. White collar crimes are complex, and...
What does “due process” really mean?
One of the features of America democracy that is most often celebrated is the guarantee of due process in the criminal justice system. While it is a bedrock principle that the rest of America's civil liberties rest upon, few really understand what is meant by due...
Drunk driving on St. Patrick’s Day
For many people, the arrival of March brings to mind St. Patrick's Day. It is the fourth most popular drinking holiday, behind New Year's Eve, Christmas and Independence Day. More than 33 million Americans each year take part in festivities that include...