How do Miranda Rights Work

How do Miranda Rights Work

How do Miranda Rights work? It’s common to feel pretty helpless when you get arrested, but you do have legal protections. Here’s how knowing your Miranda rights can help your defense.    Miranda Warning Law enforcement must warn you of your rights as a criminal...
What if there is a Mistake on My Police Report

What if there is a Mistake on My Police Report

What if there is a mistake on my police report? You want to know the answer because you’ve spotted an error while going over the information with your attorney. Here’s what to do about a law enforcement mistake that could mean the difference between your acquittal and...
Can the Police Force You to Unlock Your Phone

Can the Police Force You to Unlock Your Phone

Can the police force you to unlock your phone? It seems like everyone wants the answer to this question as nobody wants to share the contents of their smartphone with a stranger, let alone the police. Here’s what you need to know about law enforcement and cell phone...
Can the Police Search Your Car Trunk?

Can the Police Search Your Car Trunk?

You just got pulled over for running a stop sign, and you can’t remember what’s in the trunk. Can the police search your car trunk during a routine traffic stop? Keep reading for the low-down on when the police can search your car. You probably know that...