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Sometimes, it can be easy to forget that law enforcement officers are humans too. We shouldn’t forget that when things that can be categorized as human error come up in court. Granted, officers are in a position of authority that makes it more important for them to be vigilant in their work. They have to […]

On Thursday, an off-duty Los Angeles Police Officer was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a traffic collision in Glendale. Ramon Muniz, 44, was driving when he hit another vehicle at the intersection of Sinclair Avenue and Chevy Chase Drive. According to the Glendale Police Department, the two-vehicle collision occurred around 1:30 P.M. on Thursday. […]

Today, May 17, a woman in Telford, Tennessee was arrested for hitting a Greene County deputy’s cruiser. The woman, Angela Gillis, age 45, was driving a 2015 Dodge Minivan when she hit the cruiser at about 2:00am on US Highway 11E. A deputy and his partner were transporting a juvenile inmate for medical attention at […]

Holiday Crackdown

As we roll into another holiday season, I want to remind everyone out there that Santa’s not the only one that’s active this time of year.  Here’s a snippet from an article from last year outlining the increased law enforcement presence during the 2010 holiday season.

People often mistakenly believe when a police officer questions you, he must first give you your Miranda rights.  If the above statement is what you believed, you can blame TV.   TV shows often teach bad law.