You’ve probably heard that honesty is the best policy, but when talking to cops, that sentiment often goes out the window, especially when you consider that police don’t need to be honest with you. That precedent was set in the case U.S. v. Magallon-Lopez, and in that case police lied to a suspect about the […]
Why You Need To Use Your Fifth Amendment Right
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free speech, so while you certainly are within your rights to speak your mind, it’s not always in your best interest. That’s where the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution comes into play. You’ve probably heard a shortened variation of the Fifth Amendment as “you […]
Police Didn’t Read Me My Miranda Rights – Your Options
Most people have heard of the Miranda rights and know that police need to read them to a suspect at some point during an arrest or interrogation. However, most people don’t have a thorough understanding of the law, which is why we often hear the question “The cops didn’t read me my Miranda rights, can […]
Minnesota’s Top Court Rules Against Forced Body Cavity Searches
A ruling by Minnesota’s top court made it illegal for police to subdue a suspect and sedate them in order to conduct a body cavity search, reversing a decision by two lower courts. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the search of a man believed to be in possession of illegal drugs was a violation […]
Gophers’ Opponent Arrested Because Police Confused Bird Poop For Cocaine
The Minnesota Gophers kick off their season later this month, but a game in September against Georgia Southern will be a little tougher now that the Eagles have their starting quarterback back on their roster. Shai Werts had been removed from the team following an arrest and drug possession charge, but he was recently reinstated […]
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