Discovering that the police are considering arresting you can be terrifying. It’s the sort of thing that can cause people to react without giving due thought to the possible consequences of their actions. It’s possible that actions that make sense to you at the time...
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Criminal Defense
What if you were stopped on a pretext?
A pretext stop occurs when law enforcement pulls someone over for a minor traffic violation but uses it as an excuse to investigate unrelated suspicions of criminal activity. While police officers are legally allowed to conduct pretext stops under the U.S. Supreme...
What should you know about your Miranda rights?
People who are being detained by the police need to remember that they have rights. These include ones that are set by the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution. Police officers must tell these individuals about specific rights, which are also known as...
3 ways the police may gain access to your online activity
As most people spend a lot of their lives online, it is only natural that the police may want to access a person’s online life as part of a criminal investigation. Understanding your legal rights will be crucial in such a case. Here are some of the ways the police...
When can police officers search a suspect’s body?
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and property seizures. Police officers cannot search property or people without a valid justification. Few searches feel more invasive than a frisk, pat-down or bodily search. Police...
What to expect during your first consultation with an attorney
If you're facing legal challenges, you're not alone. Many people find themselves in unexpected situations with the law, regardless of guilt or innocence. Taking the step to seek help from a legal professional can be beneficial. Many criminal defense lawyers offer...
What to look for in a search warrant
In most situations, police officers need a search warrant to enter your property. The only exceptions to this are if you let them in or if there are exigent circumstances (such as someone’s life being at risk). If you have never seen a warrant before, then it is...
When can the police search your home?
Your home is a safe space and you have a right to privacy. In general, this is a right that the authorities can’t unjustly interfere with. Nonetheless, there are some situations where the police may be able to search your home residence. Why might the police want to...
Benefits of accepting a plea deal
If you are arrested, it can be confusing and stressful. At some point, you may be offered a plea deal. However, before accepting this agreement, it is important to understand more about it. Here, you will find the main benefits of accepting a plea deal. Reduced...
It could get harder than ever to get bail in Florida
The bill known as SPB 7068 or the “Pretrial Detention Hearings” continues to wind its way through the Florida Senate – and it could eventually make it harder than ever for criminal defendants to obtain bail. Essentially, SPB 7068 would permit judges to order any...