Court Upholds Controversial Jailhouse Sting Operation: What Police Can (and Cannot) Do Before Questioning You
Court Upholds Controversial Jailhouse Sting Operation: What Police Can (and Cannot) Do Before Questioning You When you are accused of a crime, law enforcement will often use every tactic available to get you to talk — even before your first formal interrogation. A recent California Court of Appeals case, People v. Michael Leslie Goehner, highlights a troubling issue: what the police can and cannot do before questioning a defendant who…
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The Importance Of Challenging Police Searches
The Importance Of Challenging Police Searches Navigating the criminal justice system can be overwhelming for anyone accused of a crime. Beyond the immediate stress and uncertainty, there is the critical matter of understanding your rights—particularly when it comes to police searches. Did you know that hiring a law firm with extensive experience in challenging the legality of police searches could be pivotal? It might even result in your case being…
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Are Dog Sniff Searches During Traffic Stops Lawful?
Are Dog Sniff Searches During Traffic Stops Lawful? If you have ever been pulled over by law enforcement for no apparent reason, you may be wondering why you were stopped. Even without a warrant, police officers often conduct traffic stop searches based on a hunch or bias. As such, it is important to understand what law enforcement can and cannot do under the Fourth Amendment. The two cases below illustrate…
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What to Do When Police Want to Search Your Home
What to Do When Police Want to Search Your Home You are sitting at home and you hear a knock on your door. When you open the door, you see a police officer, and he asks if he can search your home. What do you do? To ensure your rights are protected, here are some important things to keep in mind when the police want to search your home. You…
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