Blog Posts in January, 2018

5 Steps to Take After a Dog Bite

Although dogs are considered to be man’s best friend, these canine companions are still prone to attack or bite a friend or foe. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States annually, and 900,000 of those bites become infected. This means that a dog bites one out of every 72 people, which is a frightening ...

College Campus Sexual Assault Statistics

Young adults, especially women ages 18-24, are at a high risk for sexual assault and sexual violence on college campuses . In fact, sex crimes are more pervasive on university grounds compared to other offenses. Although many colleges have policies in place to guard against—and punish the perpetrators of—sexual assault, these unfortunate incidents still occur. Sexual assault doesn’t just mean ...

Your Rights During an Arrest

Many people are unsure of what to do when they’re about to be arrested. The situation is likely to be frightening regardless of whether they have been arrested before. Likewise, few people know exactly what their rights are at that moment. If you’re about to be arrested, it helps to understand your constitutional rights. Right to Remain Silent The 5 th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ...