If an officer believes a child is a runaway, the officer should take the child into protective custody and contact the parent or legal guardian of the child.
Criminal violations are categorized into misdemeanors or felonies based on the severity of the offense, whereas contractual, civil, and administrative violations do not fall into these categories.
Lividity is the settling of blood due to gravity and leads to color change.
Perjury is the act of knowingly making a false statement under oath or affirmation, typically in a legal proceeding.
It's a serious offense because it undermines the integrity of the legal system.
Criminal laws are designed to clearly define which behaviors are considered unacceptable and the corresponding penalties for engaging in such behaviors.
This clarity ensures that individuals are aware of the legal boundaries and the consequences of violating them
Domestic violence is indeed a criminal charge, involving violence or abuse within a domestic setting
These violations refer to the illegal consumption of alcohol by minors and the use of illegal drugs in crowded or public settings.
This refers to individuals who were operating or present in the vehicle but are not known to be responsible for it when it was abandoned.
Case law, also known as common law, is established through judicial decisions rather than legislative statutes.
It involves the interpretation and application of existing laws based on precedent.
This refers to damage caused by direct pressure from another object during a collision or rollover, leaving visible marks like scrapes, paint transfer, or punctures.
Officers may encounter flooding, which obstructs roadways and poses hazards.
Downed power lines can also block roads and present safety risks.
