Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux, is a digestive condition in which stomach acid repeatedly flows into the food piping (the esophagus) and the mouth. People living with GERD can fail a breathalyzer test even without drinking alcohol....
Some people commit drug offenses for economic reasons. The unregulated market represents an opportunity for relatively rapid financial gain. After all, there are no regulations limiting prices or controlling the quality of products. For some people, the promise of...
The Fourth Amendment is a crucial federal rule that protects people from abuses of state power by expanding on the basic protections of the Constitution. Specifically, the Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and property seizures. Police...
One tactic that the police sometimes use to find drunk drivers is to set up DUI checkpoints. This is much different than looking for signs of impairment and then pulling drivers over. Instead, police officers interact with every driver who comes through the...
Catfishing is a term used to describe people who lie about their identity online. They may invent a new identity entirely, or they may pretend to be someone else, like a celebrity. The other person has no idea that this is happening and believes the interaction is...
Seeing your teenager arrested for a DUI is a horrifying experience. But when it happens repeatedly, it’s natural to feel confused, frustrated and scared. While the legal repercussions are important to address, it’s crucial to understand the underlying reasons behind...
Being the subject of a suspected drunk driving stop is a stressful event. While some people may assume that police officers can stop a vehicle for no reason, the fact is that they need reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop. In order to meet the reasonable...
When it comes to drunk driving arrests, the potential sentences become harsher when someone has a prior record of similar offenses. In Virginia, for instance, the fines will double for a second offense and the driver’s license suspension or revocation could be...
Many people believe that eyewitnesses are the gold standard in testimony during a criminal case. This is largely because of television shows and movies, which often rely on a “star witness” being produced at the end of a court case. This person gives their testimony...
Prescription drugs are controlled substances. The law limits who has access to these substances by requiring a physician's recommendation. Only licensed professionals can prescribe and distribute controlled substances. The reason for gatekeeping practices around...