The constitutional issue of an illegal search and seizure is an important concept especially in cases involving illegal drugs, guns, and firearms. In most cases, this type of contraband is discovered following a home or residence search.
Former Philadelphia Police Officer Edsaul Mendoza, was fired over the shooting of Thomas âTJâ Siderio, and surrendered on Sunday night. He was denied bail, and now faces first- and third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and possessing an instrument of crime.
Police in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are now using drug dogs more frequently during traffic stops to determine or confirm suspicions of illegal narcotics within a vehicle.Â
What should your criminal defense lawyer do at your preliminary hearing? A preliminary hearing isnât a trial but donât underestimate its importance in your criminal defense. Frequently assistant district attorneys expect defendants to waive these proceeding in exchange for an agreement to lower bail, dismiss minor charges that were added to the lead charge.
Spring is here many in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have decided to start home projects which include cleaning out attics, garages, and other storage containers in our homes. While you should always store a handgun or any firearm, in a secure location, there are some people who store it in their home like any other […]
In New Jersey, like Pennsylvania, the prosecution doesnât need to prove an actual traffic violation to justify a traffic stop.
It appears that local authorities will not criminal charge Smith following the incident and it appears that Chris Rock doesnât plan on filing a civil lawsuit against Smith for the incident
In most cases, these witnesses can provide crucial testimony to either the prosecution or the defense.
A critical time that can dramatically change the outcome of your criminal case is what you do or how you react during that initial police contact.
Popular TV shows like NCIS, CSI, and even sometimes Law & Order are based on forensic investigation catching criminals who believed they committed the perfect crime. Many of these television dramas focus on DNA evidence such as fingerprints identification or dactyloscopy.
