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Are Field Sobriety Tests Accurate?
Field sobriety tests are a tool law enforcement officers use to try and establish probable cause, or a reasonable belief that someone has committed ...
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What Is Civil Asset Forfeiture? A Quick Guide
If you’ve been paying attention to current events at all over the last year or so, you’ve probably heard the term “civil asset forfeiture” being ...
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A Basic Primer on Search & Seizure Laws
Most people know that when law enforcement want to search you or your home, you have the right to tell them to go get a warrant. But what does that ...
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New Law Cracks Down on Prescription Fraud
The opioid epidemic was firmly in the sights of lawmakers when they passed a new law that went into effect on January 1 st of this year. This new law ...
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How Expungements & Record Sealing Work
Criminal records can haunt people for the rest of their lives. If you’ve been convicted of a crime, any potential employer or landlord could conduct a ...
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Do Police Need a Warrant to Make an Arrest?
America’s criminal laws and criminal justice system are built on principles that protect the rights of individuals, suspects, and defendants. These ...
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The Right to Remain Silent: Do Officers Need to Read Miranda Rights?
The only time it is necessary for police officers to inform someone of their Miranda rights is if they are going to take that individual into custody ...
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Florida Man Sentenced for DUI Manslaughter After a Fatal Accident
Earlier this month, a 21-year-old Florida man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for driving under the influence of alcohol, killing a passenger, and ...
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