Monthly Archives: October 2024
Yes, You Can Get Criminal Charges For Not Taking Care Of Your Pets
Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility, as parents remind every fourth grader who insists that he can take care of that adorable bunny, hamster, or iguana in the pet shop window all by himself. When kids fail to provide adequate care for pets, the parents usually rise to the occasion, grumbling… Read More »
Iso, Fentanyl’s Scarier Cousin, Makes An Appearance In Palm Beach County
It is hard to imagine a scarier drug than fentanyl. In a medical setting, it is safe, because the doses are tiny, and doctors and nurses carefully monitor patients who are receiving fentanyl so that they can reverse its effects if a patient begins to show signs of respiratory depression. On the street, though,… Read More »
How Easy Is It For Forensic Science To Tell Which Twin Did It?
DNA testing revolutionized forensic science. It brought resolution to cold cases and exonerated wrongfully convicted people who had previously had nothing to support their claims besides their own certainty that they were telling the truth. Video recordings have also enabled prosecutors to make more accurate claims. There is much more room for doubt about… Read More »
Your Employer Can Take Adverse Actions Against You Even Before A Jury Finds You Guilty Beyond A Reasonable Doubt
You can sue your employer for employment discrimination if your employer takes an adverse action against you because of a protected characteristic, such as your race, age, sex, national origin, religion, family status, or disability. Likewise, you can sue for retaliation if your employer fires you for engaging in a protected activity such as… Read More »
