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Distracted Driving: What You Don’t See

The public campaign to eliminate distracted driving has a powerful new ally: talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Her new “No Phone Zone” campaign aims to make us all safer.

Internet Sex Crimes: Does the Punishment Fit?

Some federal judges have begun questioning what they consider to be increasingly harsh mandatory sentences for those who have been convicted of possessing or sharing child pornography.

Data to Help Make Informed Decisions About Nursing Homes in MA

When considering a nursing home in Massachusetts, you should know its Medicare quality of care rating, visit it for signs of poor standards and understand the signs of elder abuse.

Is Full Legalization of Marijuana Coming to California?

The push to legalize marijuana in California has reached full throttle, with no less than four citizen initiatives and a legislative endeavor simultaneously underway.

California To Begin Ignition Interlock Experiment

Beginning in July, all California drivers convicted of drunk driving in Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Tulare counties will be required to install ignition interlock devices.

Drunk Driver Receives Prison Sentence for Bicyclist Accident

Victims of drunk driving accidents have the right to file a civil claim against the responsible driver to recover for their losses, including their medical expenses and lost wages.

Lawmakers Optimistic Florida Will Pass Texting Ban in 2010

2010 may be the year that Florida passes a texting ban. Before that happens, issues have to be decided, including whether the ban will apply to all Florida drivers and enforcement of the ban.

Responsible Drafting of Marital Property Agreements in California

Pre- and postnuptial agreements may seem unromantic, but they allow couples to responsibly manage and protect assets gained through both inheritance and years of hard work.

Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety in Illinois

Motorcyclists need the skills to make the right split-second decisions to avoid crashes. Illinois offers a number of training courses where riders can gain these critical skills.

Warrantless Searches: Reckless Policing or Crime Prevention?

A bill currently in the South Carolina legislature may violate the privacy rights of parolees and probationers against warrantless searches and seizures in order to reduce crime relapse rates.

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