Woke Lawyer Blog

Drug-related charges are one of the biggest reasons people are arrested in the United States. In fact, nearly 1.5 million Americans were arrested for drug abuse violations in 2015. It's important to know what the law says and what your rights are in the event of an arrest.

From self-help blogs to the nightly news to scientific studies, the practice of mindfulness has gotten a lot of recent attention. But do you know what it is, how it's done and what the benefits are?

An increasing number of people are using their phones or other video recording devices to capture interactions with police, crimes in progress and automobile accidents. These videos are sometimes used to identify suspects or presented as evidence in court.

Red-light cameras have become ubiquitous around the country. But what do you really know about these sometimes controversial devices and the laws surrounding them? And why are some cities turning their cameras off?

If you or a loved one has a criminal record, you probably already know how challenging it can be to find employment. But the job search doesn't have to be impossible if you know what to do and how to find help.