When the police call and say they “just want to ask a few questions,” it can be difficult to know how serious the situation really is. Maybe they left a voicemail. Maybe they contacted your parent, spouse, roommate, neighbor, school, or employer. Maybe they sounded calm and friendly. Maybe they said they only needed to “clear a few things up.”…

A night involving alcohol and sex can become a criminal investigation before you fully understand what is happening. One person remembers the encounter as consensual. The other person says they were too intoxicated to understand or agree to what was happening, felt pressured, or did not give affirmative and freely given permission. Suddenly, there may be police calls, campus questions,…