Let's say you are out for a night on the town with your buds. You drink way too much, and you know it. Yet, you are not worried about "driving" home since you have one of those new self-driving cars. It's the same as a taxi, you think to yourself. You couldn't possibly be charged with a crime since you are not technically driving. Right?...

This is a very interesting question and one that has prompted many cities and states to do some research. The American Journal of Epidemiology recently published a study examining the effects of ride-sharing apps like Uber on the incidence of drunk driving and it came to some interesting conclusions.One conclusion the study came to was obvious. The more a city puts out in its media...

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...

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...

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...