“I know my rights – you gon’ need a warrant for that”

The 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is one of the most historically litigated amendments, having cases up in the Supreme Court as recently as 2016. This amendment forbids unreasonable searches and seizures by the state of property, and requires that any warrant issued for a search or seizure is ordered by a court and […]

What is criminal procedure exactly?

Becoming a participant in the criminal justice system in America can be confusing, intimidating and downright scary – with one of the highest rates of incarceration per person in the world, it’s hard not to panic if you become the suspect of a criminal investigation. Certainly, the fear can strike victims equally, who are involuntary […]