United States: Crime

As students return to classrooms across New Jersey, drivers face increased traffic congestion and heightened accident risks around schools and bus stops. Understanding state traffic laws regarding school bus stops, school zone speed limits, and pedestrian safety becomes critical during this busy season. This comprehensive guide explains the legal requirements and safety measures every motorist should follow to protect children and navigate back-to-school traffic responsibly.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether courts analyzing Eighth Amendment Excessive Fines Clause challenges should consider the gravity of a defendant's specific wrongdoing or evaluate the underlying offense purely in the abstract. This case, arising from Alaska's forfeiture of a $95,000 plane for transporting three cases of beer to a dry community, could significantly impact how courts assess whether government-imposed fines are grossly disproportional to offenses. The decision may have far-reaching imp

The U.S. Department of State has designated two major Brazilian criminal organizations, Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and Foreign Terrorist Organizations.