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Parents are presented with a new concern as minors take part in sexting, the act of sharing sexually explicit texts or images.
Acquittal in a criminal case does not mean a defendant is innocent of the crime, only that the prosecutor failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's is one of the most dangerous times of the year for drivers and pedestrians due to drunk driving.
Addiction to psychoactive substances such as drugs and alcohol can increase the threat of violent behaviors due to impaired judgment, low impulse control, and distorted reality.
Police misconduct, such as hiding or falsifying evidence, witness tampering, and violent interrogation, is responsible for the majority of wrongful convictions.
Under the First Step Act which instigates prison reforms, nearly 2,400 crack cocaine offenders charged with federal crimes have received sentence reductions.
A recent decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court states the government must disclose non-identifying information regarding a police officer's source of information that leads to arrest.
Sexual exploitation of a minor is a federal offense and severe penalties can apply if an offender is convicted of the crime.