Far too many criminal cases hinge on your word against the testimony of the arresting officer. This is especially common in drunk driving arrests, and because juries tend to believe the word of a police officer over the word of an average citizen, even innocent individuals have an uphill battle when put on the stand […]
Common Mistakes Police Make During Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety tests are designed to help an officer determine if a suspect is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but like any test, its reliability depends on the person administering the test. If the officer fails to conduct the tests in a clear and accurate manner, the results of the test may be […]
Can Police Lie To You?
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 […]
Can Police Force You To Unlock Your Cell Phone During A Search?
Nowadays almost everyone has a smartphone, and while it has become an essential part of our daily lives, it also often holds some conversations and data that we’d like to keep private. Even if these conversations and images aren’t outright illegal, they may not be something we’d want to share with the world. Sometimes these […]
What Are Your Rights When Talking To The Cops?
Even if you’re not doing anything wrong, it can be intimidating to talk and interact with a police officer, and when police need to lean on this, they will when talking with citizens. This is why it’s so important to know your rights and how to best handle an interaction with an officer. Below, we […]
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