It is natural to be nervous if law enforcement officers try to question you. However, understanding your rights in the United States where this is concerned can save you a lot of trouble. There are a variety of law enforcement officers that may try to question you, on...
When can authorities search your car without a warrant?
Unless you understand your rights when interacting with law enforcement officials, what could otherwise be a simple traffic stop has the potential to lead to big trouble. Authorities must have a warrant in order to search your residence without your permission to do...
Tips for dealing with law enforcement
It is easy for law enforcement to intimidate. It seems to part of the job, refined by years of dealing with criminals and those who do not respect law enforcement. But it is important to remember that local, state and federal law enforcement is to protect and serve...
Advocate prevents detainment during ICE stop
A man in upstate New York State worked in a sanctuary organization that protected immigrants and helped them understand their rights better. Some of the training was then used to keep ICE officers from detaining two undocumented migrants in the car with him. The...
What makes an illegal search and seizure?
Among the most debated terms in American legal history is the definition of “probable cause.” Police officers invoke “probable cause” when they search a person, car or home without a warrant. Lawmakers introduced this legal term in the Fourth Amendment of the...
