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How Does The Fifth Amendment Apply When You Get Arrested?
The Fifth Amendment applies when you get arrested. It states that you can’t be forced to be a witness against yourself.
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How Does The Fourth Amendment Apply When You Get Arrested?
The Fourth Amendment protects you when you get arrested. If police violate it, courts can suppress evidence. You can also file a lawsuit.
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When Can Police Arrest You?
Before police can arrest you, they must have probable cause. This probable-cause requirement comes from the Constitution.
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News: 17 Attorneys General Call On SCOTUS Not To Limit First Step Act
SCOTUS is on track to decide what courts may consider for relief under the First Step Act. Now, 17 attorneys generals are weighing in.
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What is Qualified Immunity?
Qualified immunity is something that judges created to make it harder to sue police officers, prison guards and other government officials.
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What Rights Do You Have When Police Knock On Your Door?
When police knock on your door, you probably know you have legal rights that protect you. But do you know which ones?
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