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While police officers have a host of powers at their disposal they cannot act with impunity. They must not unnecessarily interfere with the liberty of citizens or make unfair arrests. Before taking certain actions, such as conducting searches or making arrests,...
Every citizen in the United States is given several constitutional rights. These rights can help people if they encounter the police and are afraid of facing an arrest. To learn more about your rights, here are three amendments you should know: Recording the police...
When you get your driver's license in New Jersey, you give consent (implied consent) to alcohol testing when the police have reasonable suspicion that you may be driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. This means you may lack grounds to refuse to submit to a...
Criminal cases are typically resolved through a variety of methods, with very few cases proceeding to trial. This stark contrast to the common portrayal in television shows and movies underscores the importance of plea bargains. One option that some people use is...
Have you ever been questioned by a police officer on the street? Maybe they pulled you over while driving. In these situations, you might wonder what justifies the officer's actions. It all boils down to two key legal concepts: reasonable suspicion and probable cause....
If you get pulled over by the police, the first thing the officer will probably do is ask you a question. For instance, maybe they pulled you over for breaking the speed limit, and they might ask you if you know how fast you were driving. Or they could be pulling you...
If the police get a search warrant, they can use it to enter your home and perform the search. The warrant may specify what type of evidence the police are looking for, and where in the house they are allowed to search. For instance, it may say that they can search...
If you have ever heard a report about a criminal trial on the news, you may have heard the phrase “a suspended sentence.” It means that the person the judge sentenced will never actually serve that sentence, provided they stay on the right side of the law from now on....
If the police stop you on the street, they will probably start asking you questions. You may think you are obligated to answer, but you are not, except for giving your name and address if asked. Other than that, you can tell the police that you wish to exercise your...
Every year, thousands of drivers in New Jersey experience pretextual traffic stops. In a pretextual traffic stop, the police will pull over a vehicle for an alleged minor offense, such as a missing sticker or driving violation like not signaling properly or rolling a...