If “plain sight” can justify a warrantless seizure and search, can “plain smell” do the same?
The clerk at UPS called the cops, telling them that my package smelled of marijuana....
Is “mistake of fact” a defense to criminal charges?
By: John McCurley “Mistake of fact” generally refers to a mistaken understanding by someone as to...
“Chain of Custody” for Evidence
by: Paul Bergman “Chain of custody” typically refers to the foundation the prosecution needs to establish...
Can the Cops Question My Child about His Involvement in a Crime?
Police are free to approach any child and question him about whether he was involved in...
Uber will help felons become drivers under Prop. 47
Uber drivers who fail their background checks may soon be getting a second chance. If Uber...
Arrest vs. Detention: How to Tell Whether You’ve Been Arrested or Simply Detained
It’s possible for the police to arrest you—intentionally or not—before saying that you’re under arrest. You’re...
Home Invasions
A home invasion is a type of burglary, and often punished more severely than other burglaries....
Solicitation of Prostitution
by Mark Theoharis Share on FacebookShare on Google Plus Everywhere else in the country, paying...
Assault With a Deadly Weapon
by Janet Portman, Attorney Share on FacebookShare on Google Plus Because the use of a...
