The Emergency Exception to the Miranda Rule
If officers are acting in proper response to a potential emergency, they don't have to read...
Appeals: Timeline and Process
Criminal appeals involve detailed procedure. They typically take months, if not longer, to play out....
How much force can the police use in high-speed car chases?
Officers may be able to shoot to kill. By Micah Schwartzbach, Attorney The Fourth Amendment prohibits...
Algorithms to Set Bail
Some U.S. jurisdictions are using advanced formulas to evaluate the risks that defendants pose. Judges weigh...
Witness Impeachment
Witness impeachment is the process of challenging the credibility of a witness in trial. There are...
Is a traffic stop an arrest within the meaning of Miranda?
Law enforcement officers must provide the Miranda warnings to suspects who are (1) in custody and...
Do juveniles have a right to trial by jury?
By Micah Schwartzbach, Attorney The right to trial by jury in the United States Constitution belongs...
DUI Checkpoints (Cinco de Mayo 2017) – Bay Area
It's time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and that also means it's time for DUI checkpoints....
Criminal Trespassing Law
Criminal trespass involves being on someone else’s property without permission. But the crime isn’t as simple...
