What is House Arrest? (Costs + Rules)

For a little while after my uncle had gotten out of prison he was put on house arrest. It was this whole big ordeal mainly because we always had to drive a few hours to see him every couple of weeks. I was young at the time so I didn’t understand why he couldn’t leave … Read more

Misdemeanor vs Felony (3 Examples + Punishments)

The differences between a misdemeanor and a felony are subtle but important. A misdemeanor is generally considered to be a less serious crime, while a felony is typically considered more serious and can often result in harsher punishments. Depending on the severity of the crime and your prior criminal record, misdemeanor convictions may be punishable … Read more

Is It Illegal To Go Under The Speed Limit?

speed limit sign showing 35mph

For some reason when I turned 25 I had a change in heart on how fast I go on highways. Before this epiphany I would speed 10-15 over and get upset at drivers that weren’t following the same speed as me but now I go the speed limit and under it. Since going the speed … Read more

Is Punching Someone In The Face Illegal?

photo of a fist to talk about if it's illegal to punch someone or not

Quick Summary: Generally, it is illegal to punch someone in the face. This is because most states classify this kind of physical assault as a form of battery or assault. These acts can result in severe legal consequences, including fines and jail time. However, there may be some situations where punching is permissible, such as … Read more

Is It Illegal to Sing Happy Birthday?

photo of 5 people singing happy birthday together

I’m not usually a fan of being sang to in public but I’ll accept the happiness my wife gets from telling the server so I could be sang Happy Birthday to. What I have always heard though is that it’s illegal to sing happy birthday but I never have gotten confirmation from people. So I … Read more

Is It Illegal to Jaywalk?

photo of a guy walking safely across the street

Crosswalks take so much time to change and you get that constant “wait” ringing in your ears before it turns into the walking symbol. This is why at time’s I’ve crossed the street half way in middle of the block when I saw there was no oncoming traffic. Though it felt safe at the time, … Read more

Is It Illegal to Mail Weed?

photo of weed about to be illegally mailed out

Yes, mailing weed is illegal. In the United States, it is illegal to mail any controlled substance without express permission from a licensed practitioner or another authorized federal agency. This is outlined in Title 21 of the Controlled Substances Act, which restricts the transport of drugs via mail and other commercial services. Additionally, if you … Read more

Is It Illegal To Sell Fake Shoes?

photo of white nike shoes while talking about if it's illegal to sell fakes or not.

Yes, it’s illegal to sell counterfeit shoes, as these products are often made using substandard materials and can pose safety hazards for consumers. Additionally, many counterfeit manufacturers use unethical labor practices that exploit workers, often in developing countries. Laws have been put in place to protect consumers from purchasing fake and dangerous goods, and those … Read more

Is It Illegal To Climb A Water Tower?

photo of a water tower with sky in background

A few buddies and I were out wondering this small little town and decided to send one of our friends up the water tower when we were in maybe 8th grade? At the time the only thing in our mind is how we would climb it and not fall off, not that it potentially could … Read more

Is It Illegal To Egg A Car?

this is a photo of a tesla being egged

In other posts I’ve mentioned that I’ve lived in a small town when I was growing up. When you live in a small town, the little hoodlums that don’t have anything better to do start coming up with actions they might find as fun. We’ll that fun is me walking out to my car one … Read more