Posts by Susan Murphy
Traffic Laws Unveiled: A Pedestrian’s Right to Confrontation
If you’re a pedestrian, you’ve probably encountered pedestrian-car conflict resolution. You’ll probably be angered by vehicles that fail to stop to ensure that you can cross the street. Trespass is defined as intentionally accessing another owner’s property or land without permission, thereby infringing on the owner’s privacy or property interests. In this post, we’ll look…
Read MoreEmpowering Tenants: Know Your Rights When Landlords Demand Repossession
Rental property in California refers to a real estate property that is owned by a landlord. These properties are usually rented out to tenants for a specified period, usually monthly. In California, rental properties can take many forms, including single-family homes, apartments, condos, townhouses, and even commercial spaces. Hence, there is a need for tenant…
Read MoreCan a Principal Punish a Student for a Viral Social Media Post After School Hours?
Can principles punish a student for their social media posts? The answer to this question primarily revolves around the posts’ content and the post’s time. Social media includes apps and websites like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. It is now straightforward to access the internet. Students rarely pay attention in class and always jump…
Read MoreWhy Did a San Francisco Epic Crowd Light Waymo’s Driverless Vehicle on Fire?
Fireworks are vibrant, colorful displays of light and sound that may significantly enhance the thrill of a celebration. Fireworks are an easy way to make things more celebratory. It doesn’t matter whether it’s New Year’s Eve, the Fourth of July, or a birthday. Some countries have tight regulations regarding fireworks usage, while others allow for…
Read MoreUnderstanding Phantom Driver Accidents: What You Need to Know
Ugo Lord previously mentioned that while avoiding an accident, you must do so safely; otherwise, you’re liable for the damage. However, in some cases, it can be a Phantom Driver accident where a negligent motorist’s lousy driving causes an accident. This phenomenon differs from typical accidents since the driver at fault doesn’t collide with any…
Read MorePosse Comitatus: What You Should Know About Assisting Law Enforcement
Naturally, it’s against the law for civilians to interfere with police business. Interfering would be a misdemeanor or felony in most states. But what if the police request your assistance in apprehending a suspect? Are you legally required to help the police? This question was inspired by a viral video of some police officers chasing…
Read MoreJudge Engoron’s Swatting Incident: An Outline of the Events
Swatting is a malicious prank that involves calling the police and falsely reporting a severe crime at someone’s address, hoping to trigger a SWAT team raid. This action is not only a waste of resources and a danger to the victims but also a potential threat to the justice system. Unfortunately, that happened to Judge…
Read MoreRetaliation in Self-Defense: What Happens if You Fight Back?
Self-defense involves physically retaliating to an attack that could harm you severely, and the law requires this retaliation to be equal to the threat. Despite reacting with proportional force, retaliation in self-defense may still result in battery charges. TikTok attorney Ugo Lord explains this interesting concept by reacting to a viral video of a prankster…
Read MoreSee How Big Truck Fails to Yield Causing an Accident
It’s hard not to notice those drivers who act like they own the road. They put other people in danger by ignoring the rules and driving irresponsibly. For instance, they disregard rules that require placing other vehicles first in specific situations such as failure to yield and potentially a big truck causing an accident. A…
Read MoreRoad Rage Can instantly Make You Liable For Any Damage
No matter how hard you try, road accidents are inevitable, as some people drive with little alertness or safety regard. But what happens if you retaliate to being hit by nudging the driver with your car? Well, road rage can instantly make you liable. This was the case in a viral video on TikTok and…
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