Crime is all too common in our country. People are victims of violent assaults, home invasions and robberies all the time. Occasionally, someone who would be a victim fights back. When that happens, it's possible for the victim of a crime to end up charged with one...
You've been charged with a criminal act, but you want to know if the police really had the right to enter your home for the evidence they're using. There are a few times when the police do have a right to enter your home, which you should understand to decide if the...
Anyone who's ever watched a procedural law enforcement or court drama can likely recite the Miranda rights statement. Every person who is facing arrest in the United States is protected by certain rights. These rights include the right to stay silent when questioned...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If your home, car or premises has been searched by law enforcement in Tennessee, you may be wondering whether that search was actually allowed by law.Authorities in Tennessee, as well as in all other states, are required by law to abide by certain rules when searching...
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 stop.In basic...
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 search...
