Tag Archives: Search and Seizure
What to Do if You Are Pulled Over While Driving
Being pulled over is not a fun experience. Even if you do not believe you were doing anything wrong, it can still be nerve-wracking to potentially receive a ticket or even get arrested. That is why it is so important to know what to do if you are pulled over so you do not… Read More »
Why One Must Never Eat the Fruit from the Poisonous Tree: The Legal Doctrine That Might Just Save Your Life
Most of us have heard the Biblical tale of Adam and Eve. The story begins in Genesis, with the first man and woman. Naturally, all was perfect, as God intended. But, according to the Bible, Eve was mislead and deceived by the serpent, who tempted her to eat fruit from the forbidden tree of… Read More »
The Plain View Doctrine
When an officer enters a home or is conducting a traffic stop and encounters evidence of illegal activity they may seize any contraband or evidence of a crime if it is within the plain view of the officer. This is known as the plain view doctrine. If an officer was present lawfully that contraband… Read More »