June 2016 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Betterman v. Montana and Your Sixth Amendment Rights

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 23, 2016
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Fifth Amendment/Due Process Rights, Right To A Speedy Trial

Your Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial is among the most important protections that you have if you have been charged with a crime. The right to a speedy trial not only prevents the government from dragging its feet after charging you with a crime, but also eliminates the possibility of them charging you […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 16, 2016
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Right To A Speedy Trial, Sixth Amendment

One of the rights that the Sixth Amendment provides is your right to a speedy trial. While this right has been tempered – any delay has to have been caused by the government, has to prejudice your case, has to be uncommonly long, and you have to exercise your right to a speedy trial – […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 13, 2016
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Constitutional Rights, Sixth Amendment, speedy trial, trial

The Constitution exists to make sure that the government does not abuse its powers. By giving the federal government certain powers, and then stating that it can do nothing else, the Constitution provides a solid constraint on the government. Additionally, the Bill of Rights is another rock wall that protects your individual rights against the […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 9, 2016
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arrest warrants, Criminal Defense, federal law

The Fourth Amendment prohibits searches or seizures that are considered “unreasonable.” However, one way that law enforcement can get around this prohibition is to get a search or an arrest warrant. Warrants are acquired behind the scene, between the police and prosecutors, on the one hand, and a judge or magistrate, on the other. As […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 7, 2016
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Cyber crimes are growing in the United States with the advancement of technology. Marcia Shein knows the ins and outs of cyber crimes – take a look at her article on its advancement in our society. The Advancement of Cyber Crimes (PDF Download)

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 6, 2016
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drug laws, marijuana laws

Enforcing marijuana laws might be one of the most complex issues in the United States criminal justice system. With more and more states legalizing marijuana, enforcing laws where it is still illegal becomes complicated with practical concerns, and enforcing federal drug laws in states that have legalized the drug can be politically awkward. However, this […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 3, 2016
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fourth amendment rights, Illegal Search And Seizure

Getting pulled over by police or other law enforcement officers is stressful enough, especially if it ends in an arrest for something like drug possession. However, one of the often overlooked aspects of a traffic stop that culminates in an arrest is what happens to your car after you are taken away in the police […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 2, 2016
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exclusionary rule, Fourth Amendment, Fourth Amendment/Unreasonable Search And Seizure

In our last few blog posts, we have discussed with the exclusionary rule and how it does not go far enough to protect the civil rights that are guaranteed to you by the Fourth Amendment. While the exclusionary rule provides an excellent way for criminal defense attorneys, like those at the Federal Criminal Law Center, […]

Betterman v. Montana and Your Sixth Amendment Rights

When Does Your Right to a Speedy Trial Come into Play?

Your Right to a Speedy Trial

What to Do if You Learn of a Federal Warrant for Your Arrest

The Advancement of Cyber Crimes (Whitepaper)

How the Federal Government Can Prosecute for Marijuana Crimes

Can Police Search My Car After an Arrest?

The Exception to the Exclusionary Rule