Searches of Electronic Devices

Searches of Electronic Devices

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 22, 2017
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  • Constitutional Rights, Fourth Amendment, Fourth Amendment/Unreasonable Search And Seizure
Travelers in the United States need to be prepared to have digital device like cell phones and laptops searched by United States law enforcement. Statistics compiled by the Customers and Border Protection reveal that border agents are increasing the number of electronic device searches. This data reveals that over the last six months, nearly 15,000 electronic […]
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What is the Exclusionary Rule and can it Help Me?

What is the Exclusionary Rule and can it Help Me?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On October 31, 2017
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  • Constitutional Rights, exclusionary rule, fourth amendment rights, Fourth Amendment/Unreasonable Search And Seizure
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution was written to include the exclusionary rule, which protects individual from unreasonable or illegal searches and seizures. The exclusionary rule is a type of remedy used by courts of law when someone violates a person’s Miranda rights. The rule was created with the intention to prevent law […]
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When a Person has the Right to Counsel

When a Person has the Right to Counsel

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On August 31, 2017
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  • Constitutional Rights, criminal defense attorney, fifth amendment, Sixth Amendment
While many people are familiar with the line from Miranda Warnings that a person has “the right to an attorney,” a large number of individuals have questions about when exactly the right to an attorney arises. Because the legal system is particularly complicated, it is important for individuals to have an understanding about when to […]
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How Can I Benefit from My Right to a Speedy Trial in Georgia?

How Can I Benefit from My Right to a Speedy Trial in Georgia?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On July 22, 2017
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  • Constitutional Rights, criminal defense attorneys, Right To A Speedy Trial
All criminal defendants in the state of Georgia have the right to a speedy trial, which is an important right that offers several advantages. If prosecution violates this right, criminal charges against a person will likely be dismissed even if incriminating evidence against the person exists. It is often essential that a person retain the […]
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Recording Police Officers Goes to the Appellate Court

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On February 18, 2017
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  • Constitutional Rights, Criminal Defense, First Amendment, freedom of speech, recording police
In the constantly advancing world of technology, it seems that almost everyone has access to its many forms. Smartphones are ubiquitous, and they are not just phones anymore. They are a camera, a video recorder, a music library, and much more. Most people have a smart devices on them almost at all times, since they […]
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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 […]
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