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    Other Criminal Procedure Case law affect on Probable Cause

    What affect does prior case law have on current probable cause findings? I know there are man ifs, ands, or buts... In general, does binding case. Law chnage the standard for probable cause? For example: -- Crossing the dotted lane divider is statutorily prohibited. -- Jeremy operates a...
  2. Stop and Frisk: Your Search and Seizure Rights

    Police Activity Stop and Frisk: Your Search and Seizure Rights

    A “stop” occurs when a police officer investigates a matter by approaching a person who does not feel the freedom to walk away. When a police officer has a reasonable suspicion that someone has or is engaged in criminal activity, such as being armed, an officer may frisk that person for guns...
  3. How Arrest Warrants Are Obtained and Executed

    Police Activity How Arrest Warrants Are Obtained and Executed

    An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a criminal court which enables police officers to arrest and hold a criminal suspect. This article will explain how a case begins with a criminal complaint, is followed by the issuance and execution of an arrest warrant and also covers matters...
  4. Miranda Rights, the Miranda Warning & Police Questioning

    Police Activity Miranda Rights, the Miranda Warning & Police Questioning

    This article will explain to your rights to have a "Miranda warning", also known as your "Miranda rights", when you may be subject to an arrest, search and seizure of property. What are "Miranda Rights" and the "Miranda Warning"? The Miranda warning consists of a group of statements (also known...
  5. How to Handle a Police Search of Your Home

    Police Activity How to Handle a Police Search of Your Home

    In general, police officers do not have the right to conduct an unreasonable search of your premises or place of business under the fourth amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Other than a handful of exceptions, warrantless searches and seizures of property are unreasonable and illegal. As such...
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