License Suspensions, Administrative License Suspensions, and License Status
Why Are License Suspended and What is An Administrative License Suspension There can be various reasons as to why your license was suspended, dealing with factors pertaining to unpaid fines,…
What is a Moving Traffic Violation and How Long Does it Stay on Your Record?
Motor Vehicle Traffic Stop Overview A traffic stop is when a law enforcement officer pulls a vehicle over for violating a traffic infraction, committing/committed a non-traffic crime or for a…
What is Bail and Do You Get Bail Money Back?
Bail options after being arrested When someone is placed under arrest there will be a couple things that will happen. First, they will be handcuffed, searched, and brought back to…
Detain vs Arrest – What is the difference?
Detaining Meaning Being detained is a legal term for someone with authority, typically a law enforcement officer, who is holding or keeping someone in temporary custody. The detained individual is…
How Long Do Fingerprints Last and Fingerprint Patterns
Fingerprint Pattern Overview Crime scene investigators will take a variety of prints from the scene such as transfer prints (Latent, Patent, and plastic) and Fragmentary prints (incomplete impressions that may…
What happens if Your Vehicle is Impounded by the Police?
Police interaction (traffic stop or incident) resulting in vehicle being impounded. There are a barrage of factors that come into play when your vehicle is impounded by the police, especially…
What Happens When You File a Police Report on Someone?
What Happens When You File a Police Report on Someone : Non – Criminal Options What happens when you file a police report on someone is dependent on the circumstances…
Crime Scene Photos and Why They are Important
Crime Scene Photos and Why They are Important Crime scene photos are crucial evidence as they serve as a visual representation of the investigation. These photos are able to provide…
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
When is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day? National Law Enforcement day (L.E.A.D.) is celebrated on January 9th of each year. L.E.A.D. was first observed in 2015 (United States) when several…
Online Citizen’s Police Academy
Online Citizen’s Police Academy Hello Everyone! Welcome to our online citizen’s police academy where we will go over a collection of law enforcement tactics, procedures, and Ideas. Whether you are…
Taser vs Stun Gun – How Does a Taser Work
Taser vs Stun Gun Stun Gun: A stun gun requires direct contact with the target to deliver an electric shock. There will typically be two electrodes at the tip of…
Felony vs Misdemeanor – What are the Differences
Felony vs Misdemeanor – What are The Differences? Although there are differences between a felony and misdemeanor they both follow the same guidelines of embodying the Constitution, statutes, and case…
Is Eye-Witness Identification Reliable or too Suggestive?
Is Eye-Witness Identification Reliable or too Suggestive? Let’s discuss Eyewitness testimony. It can be one of the most powerful influences, persuading juries to move towards a guilty finding. The question…