Tag: Police Search
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Explainer: Atlanta’s Cop City
Atlanta’s “Cop City” is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. But it’s not going away any time soon.
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Explainer: Do Cops Really Use Baby DNA To Solve Crimes?
Earlier this week, Wired Magazine reported that cops in New Jersey used baby DNA to charge the child’s father. It’s as crazy as it sounds.
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When Can Police Search a Person’s Car?
Police can search a person’s car with a warrant or with consent. But you don’t have to consent to a search under any circumstances.
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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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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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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?