On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | Aug 16, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The Fourth Amendment protects our homes against unreasonable searches. So, in summary, your rights stand unless an officer has a warrant based on probable cause. But what happens if an officer enters your home without one?What is a warrant?A warrant is basically a...
On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | Aug 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense
“Snitches gets stitches.” It’s principle number one of the renowned law of honor among thieves. Back in 2010, Mark Burns said that a can fell from a high shelf and cut his face while working in the New York prion’s commissary.After immediately...
On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | Jul 12, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Probation and parole both start with the letter “p,” but there are more similarities still.One in 31 U.S. adults are behind bars, or on parole or probation. A judge might decide that probation is a good starting option for you. Or, a parole board might see...
On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | Jul 9, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Imagine losing 31 years of your life to occupying a small jail cell under a false criminal conviction. This happened in 1978, after an innocent man was powerless to offer verifiable evidence against charges of burglary and rape. As a result, the Tennessee resident...
On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | Feb 15, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Many people mistakenly believe that the only way law enforcement can enter and search their home is with a search warrant. Unfortunately, that is not the case. There are a number of situations in which law enforcement can enter and search your home or vehicle without...
On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | Jan 6, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The U.S. Constitution makes it unlawful for law enforcement officers to conduct searches and seizures without following legal protocol. If police perform a search and seizure unlawfully, arrest an individual and accuse him or her of crimes as a result, the accused...
On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | Nov 22, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In 1966, the Supreme Court ruled that statements made to the police could not be used as evidence unless the accused was made aware of certain rights before making any statements.The Constitution of the United States provides special protections to those who have been...
On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | Sep 1, 2016 | Criminal Defense
It was late. You were in a rush to get home and were pulled over for speeding. You know the drill: be polite, explain your actions before reaching into a glove compartment, remain calm. After you provide your license and registration, though, the officer demands your...
On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | May 23, 2016 | Criminal Defense
The law behind “stop and frisk” can be particularly important for those who have been charged with any type of drug offense.Why? The stop and frisk may have been unlawful. But what exactly is stop and frisk? The stop and frisk law is also called Terry...
On behalf of The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs | Mar 17, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Many people are familiar with a search warrant, a signed court order by a judge that allows police to lawfully search a certain place to look for certain items.But search warrants aren’t always required. Here are several instances where police do not need a...
