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What is Insufficient Evidence?
Courts can dismiss charges against a defendant in a criminal case if there is insufficient evidence presented by the prosecution.
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What Is A Bivens Claim?
A Bivens Claim is the kind of lawsuit you bring when a federal official violates your constitutional rights.
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Explainer: What Overturning Roe v Wade Means For Criminal Justice
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, and its decision could have several impacts on the criminal justice system.
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What Are Your Fifth Amendment Rights During A Search?
Your Fifth Amendment rights include the right to remain silent, even during a search prior to an arrest and prior to a trial.
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What Are Your Rights During A Traffic Stop?
The Fourth Amendment includes rights that a protect you during a seizure, which includes during a traffic stop.
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When Can Police Pull You Over?
If police see you commit a traffic violation, they can pull you over. After that, police may ask to search your car. You can say no.
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When Can Police Search a Person’s Home?
Police can only search a person’s home in certain circumstances. But, if you consent to a search, those circumstances don’t have to apply.
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When Can Police Search a Person?
Police can search a person in a number of different situations, but the Fourth Amendment provides some protections.
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Are Juveniles Held in Adult Prisons?
Thousands of juveniles are currently housed in adult prisons across the U.S. even though we know the practice is harmful.
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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: Law Enforcement
President Biden’s May 25 Executive Order includes several provisions on law enforcement accountability. Here’s what you need to know.
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