You would have a hard time contesting the search of your pockets. You are correct that police normally need the consent of the person searched or a...

It sounds to me like you are acting appropriately to try to avoid what's called online shaming. It's a violation of privacy rights in Virginia and...

You should follow the district attorney's advice. You need to hire an attorney to help you sort through the confusion. Your description of the...

Probable cause means that a reasonable person would believe that a crime was in the process of being committed, had been committed, or was going to...

What you're really asking is when can police search private places, such as hotel rooms, without a warrant based on probable cause to believe a...

First, this does not sound like a federal law case. Kidnapping is traditionally a state law charge. But to answer your question, if your boyfriend...

The sentence you receive would depend on contributing factors that might diminish your intent for committing theft. You did not explain any such...

It sounds like you have a house guest with potentially serious mental health issues. Your response depends on the degree you want to help her. If...

You might have the basis for a personal injury lawsuit. Corrections officers have a legal duty under the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution to...

Whether the officer could legally open your car door depends on how much access he gained to the interior space of your vehicle. The act of opening...