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by Stephen Sebald: In an effort to end the war against police brutality, Senators Barbara Boxer of California and Cory Booker of New Jersey, have introduced a new bill that will increase police accountability. The Police Reporting and Information, Data and Evidence Act (PRIDE) will require the states to report to the Justice Department any […]

Just last month, President Obama declared that the month of June be recognized as LGBT Pride month.  As it rapidly comes to close, there is no better way to end this celebration month than with the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to grant marriage equality to all 50 United States. The official decision comes as a

By Stephen Sebald On average, there are 200,000 inmates behind bars in overpopulated federal prisons. Overcrowding—at 30 percent above the rated capacity jeopardizes the safety of correctional officers, staff, and prisoners. With nearly half of inmates serving sentences for drug crimes, the reason for this is partly due to the drug laws and minimum sentence

By: Stephen Sebald Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson have been buzzing around the media in recent history. However, they are not the first of NFL players to find themselves in legal trouble. The NFL has been plagued with crime from drugs and DUI’s to domestic violence and even, murder. Here are the players that earned

by: Stephen Sebald If the police have ever stopped you, you may have been asked to consent to a search of your vehicle. Whether or not they can actually lawfully search your car depends on a few things. First, if you have been pulled over for a traffic violation, it is likely that searching your

…and Why You Need to Know Them by: Stephen Sebald Ankle Monitors are a method of punishment, usually for non-violent or first-time offenders. This device is common for monitoring a person under house arrest or some other type of a punishment that requires keeping track of the person. You might remember some celebrities who have

by: Stephen Sebald Sometimes circumstances change. The original custody schedule you made when you first got divorced or separated from your child’s other parent could no longer be relevant based on your current situation. There are many reasons that could lead to the need to change the arrangement, including, but not limited to the following:

By Stephen Sebald It isn’t unusual for a teenager to be mischievous and try to break a few rules. However, the fun of sneaking around and doing what you please can come to an abrupt stop if you are caught shoplifting. Shoplifters cannot be pigeonholed into one specific demographic group. People who steal can be

By Stephen Sebald Pennsylvania has strict laws governing drug possession. While many people think they are a minor charge, they are not. A conviction can result in lengthy jail time, hefty fines, a criminal record, and a lasting impact on the rest of your life. If you are facing drug possession allegations, you need to

By Stephen Sebald Child abuse laws in Pennsylvania are now stricter than ever. In the wake of the Sandusky scandal, Act 31 of 2014 was passed to prevent child abusers from slipping through the cracks.  In the past, Pennsylvania has had a high threshold for what constitutes as child abuse, leading to few reports. The