Can Police Force You to Unlock Your Phone With Face ID or a Fingerprint?
Courts are still fighting over this question, and the answer can change with a small detail. In one federal case, officers grabbed a man’s thumb … Read more
Bail vs Bond – What You Pay to Get Out of Jail and What Happens to the Money?
Bail and bond are often treated as two names for the same thing, but the money does not always work the same way. A judge … Read more
Can Police Search Your Car Without a Warrant? What Drivers Need to Know
You are pulled over for speeding. The officer asks for your license and registration, then looks into the car and asks, “Do you mind if … Read more
Can a Felony Be Removed From Your Record? Expungement vs Record Sealing
Yes, some felony records can be cleared or hidden from public view, but the result depends on the state, the offense, the sentence and the … Read more
How to Choose a Class Action Lawyer?
A firm can list twenty class settlements on its website and still have never argued a class-certification motion. Settlement totals alone do not tell you … Read more
What Is The Good Faith Exception and How It Affects Criminal Cases?
A police search can violate the Fourth Amendment and still produce evidence that a court allows at trial. That sounds contradictory until you separate two … Read more
16 Rights and Legal Protections You Have During Police Encounter
Federal constitutional law sets the basic rules for police encounters across the United States, but state law can change important details. Recording conversations, giving your … Read more
Can You Choose a Halfway House? Who Controls the Decision and What to Check Before You Move In
You may have a real choice of halfway house, or the final address may be controlled by a court, corrections agency, probation office, parole authority, … Read more
Probation vs Parole – How Community Supervision Works Before and After Prison?
Probation and parole both allow a person to live in the community under criminal justice supervision, but they begin at very different points in a … Read more
What to Know About a Brady Motion and Evidence the Prosecution Must Disclose
A Brady motion deals with a simple but serious problem in a criminal case. The government has evidence that could help the defense, but the … Read more