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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It’s common for police officers to ask questions during a traffic stop. They may just do this to start the conversation. For instance, if the officer has pulled your vehicle over, they could come to the window and ask you if you know how fast you were driving or where...
A lot of people who would never consider drinking alcohol while they’re driving (which is illegal) will do it while operating a boat. The latter isn’t specifically forbidden by law for those over the drinking age unless they’re above the legal limit, which is a .08...
Anyone who’s ever watched a true crime show or seen a movie that involves an interrogation or arrest has likely heard individuals being read their rights. These are known as Miranda rights and include information about very specific protections that the United States...