A traffic stop may be inconvenient and could end up becoming expensive. If a police officer believes a traffic infraction occurred, they can write someone a ticket that might cost them hundreds of dollars. Occasionally, what starts as a basic traffic stop eventually...
Miranda rights are a crucial component of the legal process in the United States. They safeguard an individual's constitutional rights during police interactions. These rights protect individuals against self-incrimination and ensure their right to an attorney. ...
Accepting a plea deal without fully understanding the consequences of that decision is not a good idea. You may find yourself in a difficult position with no wiggle room, and by then, it may be too late to make things right. It is why you need to understand the...
Police are on high alert as wrong-way car crashes increase across the country, including Indiana. The primary cause of these crashes, according to AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety, is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. All you have to do is type...
Many people worry about whether they can fight against pending criminal charges when the state has some kind of physical evidence. The more evidence police officers gather, the harder it can be for someone to defend themselves against allegations of criminal...
You need to know your rights when you deal with law enforcement officers. Although officers do have to inform you of some of your rights, such as providing you with the Miranda Warning before questioning you, they can engage in numerous actions to further the...
When the police arrest you, they have to follow specific rules so that they don't violate your civil rights. Under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which contains the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, there are certain crucial limitations on what the...
A probation violation can carry some severe consequences. Every day hundreds of people find themselves in jail on a probation violation. Worse, they do so without having a lawyer with the experience and know-how to defend them at a probation violation hearing. A probation violation is initiated by the Probation Violation filing a Notice of Probation Violation with the Court.…
If you have ever watched the show COPS you have likely seen the police repeatedly violate the Constitutional rights of individuals. The police routinely and illegally search homes and cars without warrants and interrogate individuals without first providing Miranda warnings.Unfortunately, illegal and unlawful searches and seizures are as common in the real world as they are on TV. Privacy and individual rights…
When you are charged with a crime, one of the first things you might want to know is what kind of sentence you are facing. The answer to this depends on a variety of factors. However, there are some general guidelines that might help you to get the answer to this question. One of the main factors that determines what…