Tag: Fourth Amendment
When Can You File a Bivens Action?
You can file a Bivens action any time your rights are violated, but violations of the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth Amendments are most common.
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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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What Are Your Rights During A Search?
The Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution provide you with several important rights that apply during a search.
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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 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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Explainer: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Thompson v Clark
In Thompson v Clark, the U.S. Supreme Court held that plaintiffs need only prove they weren’t convicted to bring a Fourth Amendment claim.
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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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What Is A No-Knock Warrant?
After police shot and killed Amir Locke, the term “no-knock warrant” started making headlines again. Here’s what you need to know.
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What Rights Do You Have During an Arrest?
During and after an arrest, you do have rights. These rights are mostly protected by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
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