Ninth Circuit Strengthens Digital Privacy Rights in Landmark Ruling
Ninth Circuit Strengthens Digital Privacy Rights in Landmark Ruling In a decision reinforcing Fourth Amendment protections in the digital age, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on an important case concerning warrantless searches of electronic files. The court's decision in United States v. Holmes sets a crucial precedent for digital privacy rights and law enforcement procedures. Our skilled criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can guide you…
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When Can The Police Use Dogs To Search Your Vehicle?
When Can The Police Use Dogs To Search Your Vehicle? Ever wondered what your rights are when the police use dogs to search your vehicle? In California, the use of canine units during traffic stops raises many questions, especially for those accused of a crime. Understanding when and how police can legally deploy dogs to sniff around your vehicle is crucial. This blog post will walk you through the ins…
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The Prosecution Cannot Use Evidence Against You If It Was Obtained Outside The Scope Of A Search Warrant
The Prosecution Cannot Use Evidence Against You If It Was Obtained Outside The Scope Of A Search Warrant In the legal world, understanding your rights is crucial, especially when it comes to search warrants and evidence. For accused individuals, the stakes are high. The evidence used against you can make or break your case. But did you know that evidence obtained outside the specific scope of a search warrant might…
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Top 5 Things NOT To Do If You Have A Warrant For Your Arrest
Top 5 Things NOT To Do If You Have A Warrant For Your Arrest Each year, there are hundreds of thousands of warrants issued for a variety of crimes. Many people do not know what to do when there is a warrant out for their arrest. Doing the wrong things can lead to harsher consequences. If you have a warrant for your arrest, the most important thing to do is…
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5 Things You Can’t Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest
5 Things You Can’t Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest In southern California, an arrest warrant authorizes police officers to arrest and detain you for a suspected crime. A warrant for your arrest in California can seriously limit your freedom, preventing you from performing everyday tasks. Whether it’s an arrest warrant for a felony or misdemeanor or a bench warrant for a probation violation, you may be…
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Your Fourth Amendment Rights May Protect You From Government Intrusion When At Your Home
Your Fourth Amendment Rights May Protect You From Government Intrusion When At Your Home The Supreme Court ruled in a case upholding a citizen’s Fourth Amendment rights in a recent case of Lange vs California, in which police officers entered a person’s garage and cited him for driving while intoxicated. In the case, Lang was followed home by a California Highway Patrol officer because he was playing loud music on…
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5 Inconvenient Things about Life with an Arrest Warrant
5 Inconvenient Things about Life with an Arrest Warrant In California, a warrant for your arrest can limit your freedom. You can lose your ability to travel by plane, drive a car, or collect from a government assistance program. This can keep you from going to work or school, applying for a job, or even just carrying out your daily life. Whether the warrant is for a misdemeanor or a…
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Police Can’t Search Your Genitals without a Search Warrant (PC 4030)
Police Can’t Search Your Genitals without a Search Warrant (PC 4030) When you are arrested for a crime, you will probably be frightened and anxious. You may be too overwhelmed to think straight. So, when a law enforcement officer asks you to submit to a strip search, you may think you have to comply with this request. However, there are very strict requirements for a strip search, and if the…
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What Does It Mean to Have a Warrant Recalled?
What Does It Mean to Have a Warrant Recalled? Bench warrants are the most common types of the warrant. They are typically issued when you failed to appear in court, pay fines or complete court-ordered programs. If you are arrested on a bench warrant and you have not hired a criminal defense lawyer to represent you, the prosecution will likely argue that you cannot be trusted to appear in court,…
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What do I do if there is a warrant out for my arrest? If a warrant is issued against you, it means that you could placed under arrest at any time. Your name goes into a nationwide database. If you are stopped by law enforcement or police officers run your license plate number, you will likely be placed in custody. So what can you do if a warrant is issued…
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