wobbler n.— «Section 273.5 cases are considered “wobblers” in law enforcement jargon, meaning charges can be filed either as misdemeanors or felonies. The decision is left to the arresting officer, detective supervisor and...
grow teeth v. phr. in golf, (said of a course or hole) to become difficult; generally, to increase in importance or effect. Editorial Note: The Oxford English Dictionary has a sense under tooth “pl. denoting the ability to compel or enforce...
move over law n.— «Florida has what’s called a Move Over law. Here’s how the driver’s handbook explains it: “When driving on interstate highways or other highways with two or more lanes traveling in the direction of the emergency...
dipmom n.— «Jones agrees, saying she is heartbroken about a new law enforcement acronym: “dipmoms,” which stands for “dad in prison, mom on meth.”» —“Guv hooked on Montana’s anti-meth ads” by Matt...
trunk you n.— «Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Deborah Espy told me about a pimp enforcement practice called “trunk you.” “They throw the children in the trunk of a car, take them to another city and trade them to...
songlift v.— «The term “Songlifting” appears to more narrowly define who is being targeted. A “songlifter” implies one who uploads; while presumable a “songdropper” would be the contrary.» —“New Round of...