Monthly Archives: January 2019

CAN YOU SUPPRESS STATEMENTS MADE AFTER AN ILLEGAL ARREST?

The police stopped you for not doing much of anything. They took you into custody and because you were nervous, you couldn’t stop talking. If the original arrest was without probable cause, can your statements be used against you? To … Continue reading

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CAN THE POLICE TRACK MY MOVEMENTS THROUGH MY CELL PHONE WITHOUT A WARRANT?

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has held that police must obtain a warrant before tracking your movements through cell phone signals. Each time your phone connects to a cell site, it leaves a trace in the form of a … Continue reading

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