A knock at the front door may indicate that a neighbor needs to borrow some sugar or that someone needs to sign for a package. Sometimes, people answer their front door and discover a police officer waiting outside for them. That officer may claim to have some...
If you have never been stopped by the police while driving before, the first time can come as a shock. Prior knowledge about what to expect can improve your chances of handling the situation well. One thing the police might ask you to do is to perform some field...
Getting a reckless driving charge typically involves actions that show a blatant disregard for the safety of others on the road. Distracted driving, while dangerous and potentially leading to accidents, does not always rise to the level of recklessness required for a...
A chemical breath test is often the most compelling evidence in a drunk driving case. When a motorist fails a chemical breath test, police officers can arrest them if they haven't already. Prosecutors can point to their elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) as...
Individuals arrested or arraigned for criminal offenses often feel a sense of panic. They recognize that state prosecutors usually do not bring charges unless they believe they have the evidence necessary to secure a criminal conviction. In other words, the prosecutor...
Most people have heard of drug-sniffing dogs, or canines specially trained and used by the authorities to “sniff out” hidden drugs. Unfortunately, these dogs’ senses are more accurate in fiction than they are in real life. Multiple analyses of their accuracy rate show...
It used to be that retail theft typically involved “shoplifting,” – someone walking out of a store with a piece of jewelry, some make-up or a carton of cigarettes in their backpack. It could involve someone switching tags to pass an item off as on sale or hiding a...
Police officers may find evidence of criminal activity through many different tactics. Sometimes, people who experience crime come to the police station to file a report. They may have already gathered evidence on their own, including witness testimony and security...
A lot of people do not understand their constitutional rights. Yet, knowing those rights and remembering them could be of great importance in dealings with the police. Here are the three main ones you’d need to know at this time: 1. The Fifth Amendment gives you the...
People who are facing felony charges have to think carefully about how to present their defense because a conviction may result in serious penalties. While some defendants are focused on concerns like incarceration and fines, they also need to factor in the...
