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21Nov 2017

Operators of Driverless Cars and DUI

With the anticipation of driverless cars appearing on the streets, states have begun the process of making sure that when they do, they are compliant with all traffic laws. For example, driverless vehicle manufacturers will be providing software updates for their products on a regular basis to make sure they comply with all local traffic laws.Perhaps more of a conundrum is, what should be done...

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21Nov 2017

The Importance of Silence

Never forget that it is your right to remain silent when you are being questioned by the police. This is a right that should always be exercised and you should only talk to the authorities in the presence of your lawyer.In a recent Virginia case, Robert Alan Novotny was accused of involuntary manslaughter after his car hit another car head-on and killed the driver of...

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20Nov 2017

Department of Justice Targets Sanctuary Cities

Department of Justice Targets Sanctuary Cities   On November 15, the Department of Justice sent a letter to 29 sanctuary jurisdictions that received law enforcement grants under the Byrne/Justice Assistance Grants program in 2016, warning them that they appear to be in violation of federal law and may have to repay the funds. The letter also stated that those 29 sanctuary cities could be barred from receiving...

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20Nov 2017

President Trum pushes for a new border wall after US Border Agent killed in attack

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent died Sunday morning from injuries he suffered while on patrol in southwest Texas, in Culberson County. Agent Rogelio Martinez and his partner were responding to activity while on patrol in the Big Bend Sector, which runs along the US-Mexico border. Secretary of Homeland Security, Elaine Duke, expressed her condolences “on behalf of the quarter of a million front line officers...

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