49 Alabama sheriffs are sued over pocketed inmate-meal funds.
Two civil rights groups have sued 49 Alabama sheriffs to learn whether they personally pocketed unspent money used for inmate meals. The sheriffs may be relying on a “dubious interpretation” of state law that says they may “keep and retain” leftover prisoner meal money, according to a press release by the groups that filed suit, […]
Penalties for drinking and driving in the US
Punishments for DWI/DUI’s usually include fines, possible jail time, and even on-the-spot driver’s license suspension. A first conviction for drunk driving offenses are a substantial fine and suspension of your license for up to 6 months. In nearly 40 states, jail time from 1 to 60 days is required after the first or second offense […]