As criminal defense lawyers who work to protect the individual rights of citizens, one piece of prevailing wisdom that we simply disdain is the idea that “If you’ve got nothing to hide, then just let us perform a search.” Even if you aren’t trying to conceal anything illegal or incriminating, it can feel like a […]
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 […]
Groups Vehemently Oppose New Interlock Systems With GPS
Last week we blogged about a new rule that was passed that required drivers with ignition interlock devices to update their systems to new devices that have GPS capability. These devices would have the ability to pinpoint a driver’s position within five minutes. Not surprisingly, the under-the-radar move has ruffled some feathers among advocacy groups […]
What Are My Rights During A Police Encounter?
American adult citizens have numerous rights. We have the right to vote, the right to bear arms and the freedom to practice the religion of our choosing. We don’t always think about our rights as citizens, and sometimes we flat out take them for granted, but when you get into a sticky situation, you’ll want to be […]
Minnesota House Upholds Fourth Amendment Rights
The Minnesota House unanimously sided with the protections guaranteed in the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution when they passed a bill 120-0 that makes it illegal for authorities to track a person’s cell phone without judge approval and individual notification. The bill sought to set clearer definitions as to when authorities can track […]
