It seems that every day the news features stories about encounters with the police that go terribly wrong. So, how can you avoid getting into a similar situation? If the police stop you, you can take these four steps to prevent things from escalating. 1. Remain calm...
Month: April 2020
When can police search your car without permission or a warrant?
Getting pulled over by the police is a difficult experience even in the best of circumstances. People often experience intense fear or anxiety during these interactions and may unknowingly do things that put them at increased legal risk. For example, officers will...
3 times when witness testimony can be challenged
Many criminal cases often come down to the word of the accused versus that of the victim. Other times, a third-party witness can provide testimony that either helps build a case against the defendant, or else contributes to a reasonable doubt that the defendant is...
Police lies during questioning and interrogation can cause issues
You probably know that if you lie to law enforcement officers or to the courts, you can wind up facing criminal charges and consequences. However, what you might not realize is that police officers can and often do lie to individuals during questioning and...