Hope Marie Campbell, a South Carolina woman, was charged with a felony Driving Under the Influence (DUI) resulting in death earlier this summer. She later beat the case on a showing that she did not actually drive the car. Warren Faucett died three days after Campbell’s vehicle rear ended him while he was on his…
Continue reading ›When police pull over someone for a DUI, they will ask the driver to take a test for alcohol. What happens if the police find the driver passed out? In Mitchell v. Wisconsin, The Supreme Court ruled that police generally do not need a warrant for a blood draw on an unconscious DUI suspect. This…
Continue reading ›In Boston, Massachusetts, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is pushing for legislation that requires first time Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenders to drive with an interlock device system. An interlock device requires drivers to blow into a breathalyzer in order for the automobile to start. If the interlock system detects alcohol in the driver’s system…
Continue reading ›The Pentagon’s new program called the “Catch Program,” is aimed at catching repeat sexual predators with the use of the accuser’s information. The victims will not be required to file a formal report, instead the report will be restricted. Therefore, the complainant will not be subjected to the pressure and stress of a formal sexual…
Continue reading ›In People v. Campbell out of Mackinac County, the Court of Appeals discusses the ability of Michigan State Police motor carrier officers to stop vehicles. The case also deals with carrying concealed weapons. Jason Campbell was charged with three counts of carrying a concealed weapon after being pulled over by a Michigan State Police Motor…
Continue reading ›Cyntoia Brown was found guilty of first-degree murder, first degree felony murder, and aggravated robbery when she was just 16 years old. She was tried as an adult and sentenced to 51 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Who is Cyntoia Brown? Brown was be sold for sex by a pimp. About 15…
Continue reading ›Drugged driving – driving while under the influence of drugs rather than alcohol – has received a lot of recent attention from law enforcement. In 2017, a pilot program for a roadside saliva drug test was tested in five counties. This program involved the use of a quick drug test designed to see if a…
Continue reading ›Yes, while people would rarely intend to leave a child in a car, it is a crime to do so under certain circumstances. These types of cases are popping up in the media more and more now. What’s the Law It is a misdemeanor to leave a child in a car unattended for a period…
Continue reading ›A new enforcement campaign by the Michigan State Police will focus on aggressive driving. So slow down and take it easy out there to avoid tickets! What Are Police Looking For? The enforcement focuses on aggressive driving, which can include; Careless Driving Reckless Driving Improper Lane Use Failure to Yield Where is This Enforcement? The…
Continue reading ›Universities and colleges around the country are under pressure to handle claims of sexual misconduct against students. Schools now create legalistic-procedures to deal with these claims. There is no prescribed form these procedures must take. Many critics of this system claim there is inherent unfairness to the student who stands of accused of sexual assault…
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