What NOT to tell police during a vehicle stop in Pennsylvania or New Jersey
Here are some common questions and phrases police officers ask to investigate and collect information which could lead to a vehicle search or a search warrant:
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How to speak or not speak to police in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
We always tell readers and clients to respect police and law enforcement but to never give consent to search their vehicle, their home or property. In addition to not giving consent to search, a person should never speak to police without a lawyer present.
Drug Dog Searches & Narcotics – When can police use them at a traffic stop in Pennsylvania and New Jersey?
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.
How a Police Traffic Stop for a Bad Taillight Can Ruin More Than Just Your Weekend in Pennsylvania or New Jersey
The purpose of the inspection requirement in states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey is to ensure the car’s safety for the road.
The smell of Marijuana isn’t enough to search a car in Pennsylvania but the Supreme Court says police can still use it.
Recently, in its decision in the matter of Commonwealth v. Barr, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the smell of marijuana can be a factor police use to justify a search without a warrant but can’t be the sole basis for it According to the Court’s decision, “The odor of marijuana alone does not amount […]
What to know about motions to suppress evidence in New Jersey and how it’s different from Pennsylvania
Motions to suppress evidence are one of the most powerful weapons that a criminal defense lawyer can use in the state of New Jersey and in any criminal courtroom across the country, to exclude potentially incriminating evidence from trial. New Jersey, however, is different procedurally from many states including Pennsylvania. In New Jersey, a motion […]
Are Philadelphia small businesses required to let “vaccination inspectors” into their establishments to verify patrons and employees’ vaccination status?
Despite the widespread availability of vaccines, an extremely low death rate, and proof that restrictions are destroying small businesses struggling to survive, Philadelphia, unlike any other county in Commonwealth or New Jersey, is requiring that restaurants verify patron vaccination status. These Philadelphia restaurants are required to turn away any patron who isn’t vaccinated even if […]
What types of searches are only constitutional in schools?
Our criminal defense law firm represents persons charged with crimes and offenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We have represented people from every walk of life and sometimes we’ve had to represent a student accused a crime which began after a search revealed contraband on school property. Why is school different? First, its important to […]
Its Back to School! What parents need to know about police searches and their children’s constitutional rights on school grounds in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Our criminal defense law firm represents students charged with different crimes and offenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While many of these cases are minor compared to many of our adult cases, they are nevertheless important, especially to the parents of these students. A criminal charge and a possible adjudication can stay with a young […]
Rental Cars and Your Expectation of Privacy Against a Police Search & Seizure – Does the law treat rental cars and your own vehicle the same?
During the summer, many rent cars to take trips to various locations outside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Post pandemic People have different reasons for renting vehicle but usually its to save their own car from those extra miles along with the wear and tear. Outside of the summer, most of us will have to […]