Normally, searches require that law enforcement establishes probable cause which is the reasonable belief that a crime is occurring or has occurred in the area searched.
Here are the ten (10) most common types of search scenarios at school and how a Court would likely rule on them if a parent had an issue with a policy or considered contest possible charges against their son or daughter.
Police and law enforcement often need to obtain a warrant to obtain key evidence against a defendant. While police misconduct can often jeopardize the prosecution’s case, it doesn’t always result in a dismissal.
Racial profiling is an issue which a criminal defense attorney may sometimes need to address if he or she is representing a member of a minority group such as African American, Hispanic, Asian, or a Native American person.
The Summer Season officially ends next week but kids are back in school. The roads and highways will be busy with traffic in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While the two states share borders, bridges and sometimes sports teams, the laws are extremely different when it comes to police vehicle traffic stops and searches in these jurisdictions. This is often the most important issue in many criminal cases.
The new academic year is here! Some students have already gone back to the classroom and the rest will start this week after the Labor Day Holiday. Courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania recognize that the school environment requires order and discipline.
While the two states share borders, bridges and sometimes sports teams, the laws are very different with regards to police vehicle traffic stops and searches in these jurisdictions.
Recently, Tierra Whack (aka Tierra Whack-Welton), a well- known rap music artist from Philadelphia was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after airport security discovered a loaded handgun during a security screening.
Racial profiling is an issue which a criminal defense attorney may sometimes need to address if he or she is representing a member of a minority group such as African American, Hispanic, Asian, or a Native American person.
Inevitable Discovery is an exception to the illegal search and seizure rule in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
