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Passenger Legal Rights at a Traffic Stop
By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Most drivers know the drill if they’re pulled over for a traffic violation. But what rules apply to you if you’re just along for the ride? Don’t panic if...
When Your Self-driving Cab Calls the Cops on You
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Self-driving cars might be the future, but not everyone is a fan. Some people are apprehensive about their safety. Others, like some of the FindLaw staff, are...
A Summary of ATF Gun Regulations Being Rolled Back
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Since 2025, the Trump administration has been rolling back a wide range of gun regulations enforced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives...
How Long Is Too Long at a Traffic Stop?
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
A traffic stop should be reasonably short, but often drivers are subjected to what may seem like hours of detention. Sitting behind the wheel interminably with...
Do People Really Commit Three Felonies Per Day?
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Reviewed by Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
For over a decade, there’s been a persistent claim on social media, in various news outlets, and from civil liberties organizations that people unwittingly...
Arizona Court of Appeals Vacates Order of Protection Issued Over HIV Social Media Post
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
A Facebook post meant to fight HIV stigma instead sparked a domestic‑violence order of protection in Arizona — one the Arizona Court of Appeals has now wiped...
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