PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST:
Liberty, Children, Family, Education
You’ve been a law-abiding citizen for years and your interactions with law enforcement have been minimal. In fact, you largely have a good impression of police officers and the work that they do. One day, you're approached by law enforcement and it seems like their...
Even if allegations of sexual impropriety turn out to be unfounded, the damage to your professional reputation – and your medical practice – can be catastrophic. You could easily get caught up in a legal investigation that drags on for years. As a physician, what can...
Physicians are subject to strict rules regarding their ethics. You probably know that it is professionally questionable to treat your family or friends. The chances are good that your employer does not allow you to provide direct medical care for those that you have a...
There is a sort of cachet about exploring the unknown. After all, that’s how the earliest overseas explorers ever got to America. Today, there is very little space on our planet that has not been accessed by explorers. But there are still parts of the great unknown in...
The number of educators who are falsely accused of sexual abuse by an adolescent continues to rise every year. Because of this, teachers are growing increasingly cautious about the ways in which they approach their students. The risk of being falsely accused is far...
If the police knock and ask to enter your home, you don’t have to admit them unless they have a warrant signed by a judge. However, in some emergency situations (like when a person is screaming for help inside or when the police are chasing someone) officers are...
You have the right to remain silent and to talk to a lawyer before you talk to the police. Tell the police nothing except your name and address. Don’t give any explanations, excuses, or stories. You can make your defense later in court based on what you and your...
When you read about a violent sex crime committed in a park or local street, it is usually a great relief to find out the police have arrested a suspect. As a man, you are probably not worried about this person attacking you, but you will worry about female friends...
Upon request show your them your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. In certain cases, your car can be searched without a warrant as long the police have probable cause. To protect yourself later you should make it clear that you do not consent to...
It is not a crime to refuse to answer questions but refusing can make police suspicious of you. Police may “pat down” your clothing if they suspect a concealed weapon. Do not physically resist but make it clear that you do not consent to a search. Ask if you are under...
