Despite being one of the most pivotal aspects of the criminal justice system, the presumption of innocence is often overlooked. In fact, people are often assumed to be guilty of something merely by being questioned, detained and charged. In reality, it isn’t supposed to work…
These days, nearly everybody has an amazing little computer in their pockets in the form of a smartphone – and many people keep a lot of private information buried on those devices. Just how private is that information, really? In some states, the law says…
The flashing lights and siren of a police car can make anyone’s stomach do a little flip. And while it’s important to be polite and respectful during a traffic stop, it’s just as important to understand your rights. One of those rights is the freedom…