The Right to a Jury Trial
In the United States, a criminal defendant is guaranteed the right to trial by jury. What is a Jury Trial? A jury decides whether the defendant committed the crime.
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What are your Miranda Rights?
What are your Miranda Rights? As a constitutional right, officers are required to provide Miranda warnings to a detainee once he or she is in the custody of the police. This requirement to give Miranda warnings comes from the Supreme Court decision, Miranda v.
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The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution
The Fourth Amendment The Constitution defines the Fourth Amendment as, “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be […]
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DUI and Drug Charges Explained
A DUI occurs when a driver consumes drugs or alcohol prior to driving a vehicle and is unable to operate a vehicle safely or is over the legal blood alcohol limit of .08.
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