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Vehicles are, in some ways, like second homes. People often have charging cables for their phones, snack foods and even spare clothing in their vehicles. They likely do not want total strangers going through their vehicles. Mobile phones are even more personal. People...
A police officer who stops a driver for the suspicion of drunk driving has various tools that they can use to determine if the driver is actually impaired. One of these is the preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) device, which is a handheld breath test device. The PAS...
People taken into state custody are usually aware of their Miranda rights. Even if they are not, police officers must inform them of their right to remain silent and their right to legal representation before questioning them. People who invoke their right to remain...
Being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence can be a stressful and confusing experience. In the moment, many people simply try to follow instructions without fully understanding what is happening. Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are a series of physical...
Individuals facing criminal charges have the right to choose their response. The right to a trial is a critical protection guaranteed by the Constitution. However, going to trial is a lengthy process with no guarantee of success. Criminal defendants concerned about...
Anyone who watches TV has probably seen a scene where a suspect is arrested, and while they're being handcuffed, the arresting officer is telling them they have the right to remain silent, etc. That statement is known as the Miranda rights, and they're crucial to the...
The police may want to search your home or other private property in the course of an investigation. Maybe you have been accused of theft, and they are looking for stolen goods. But if the police arrive at your house and ask to come inside, what are your rights? Do...
Many employees are required to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate heavy machinery and large vehicles, such as trucks, buses and delivery vans for their job. Without a CDL, these employees may not be able to find work. CDL holders often face more...
Your first interaction with law enforcement can shape the entire direction of your criminal case. What you say while nervous, confused or trying to be helpful can be used as evidence against you. It is why you have the right to remain silent. You don’t have to answer...
Domestic assault cases move quickly and can carry serious, long‑term consequences for the person charged. Dealing with a domestic assault charge requires an understanding of how these cases work and what rights you have. Here is just a portion of what you should know....