Do police have to tell me why I'm being arrested?
Nov 29, 2010
Not necessarily. The police are not always required to tell you exactly what crime you're being accused of and arrested for. Usually, you have the right to be produced before a Judge within 72 hours of...
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Does it Constitute probable cause for a search of my car if the police say they smelled marijuana?
Nov 29, 2010
This can be a challenging situation. While smelling marijuana can give police probable cause to search your car, it is often decided on an individual basis. For this reason, police often claim they sme...
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What Rights Do I Have When Going Through Airport Security?
Nov 29, 2010
The Transportation Security Agency (TSA), which is part of the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) -- are generally permitted to search you and your luggage and belongings without probable cause or a sear...
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The Transportation Security Agency's Strange ID Requirement
Nov 29, 2010
Many people have been asking lately about the TSA's requirement that all passengers show some form of photo identification when they pass through initial security and then before passing through securi...
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Once I'm Arrested, do I Have to Answer The Police Questions?
Nov 29, 2010
Actually, other than simple pedigree questions about your identity, no. You have the right to remain silent and the right to speak to an attorney.
Once you're arrested, don't expect or rely on polic...
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Self-incrimination and the Right to an Attorney - What to do When Arrested and Questioned.
Nov 29, 2010
Many people, especially young people, are cynical about the police and our criminal legal system. It's quite common to give up after being arrested or become angry at the cop or the law itself. However...
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The 6th Amendment Right to Counsel Clause
Nov 29, 2010
The 6th Amendment (Right to Counsel Clause) says:
"In all criminal proceedings, the accused shall enjoy the right...to have the assistance of counsel for his defense."
This is an important aspect o...
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What is 5th Amendment all about and why does it matter to me? Part 3
Nov 29, 2010
There are almost no good reasons to speak to the police when they ask to speak with you. - even if you're innocent. Remember, the police are searching for someone to blame for a crime that remains uns...
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What is 5th Amendment all about and why does it matter to me? Part 2
Nov 29, 2010
Yoiu see, whenever a police officer starts to ask anyone questions, they must advise that person that "Anything they say, can, and will, be used against them in a court of law" thus, giving them a fair...
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WHAT DOES AIDING AND ABETTING MEAN?
Nov 29, 2010
Aiding and abetting are terms of usage in the criminal law which mean that another person helped the primary person do whatever criminal act for which they are charged. Aiding or abetting can vary from...
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