by Admin | May 7, 2017 | criminal defense, forfeiture
April 19, 2017, was a good day for individual due process rights thanks to the 7-1 decision handed down by the United States Supreme Court in the case of Nelson v. Colorado. In this case, a Colorado jury found Shannon Nelson guilty on two felony and three...
by Admin | Oct 27, 2016 | constitutional law, criminal defense
One of the areas of criminal law that I have always found interesting involves the standards for warrantless searches. Today, I am revisiting an important criminal law case from a few years ago known as Maryland v. King, 133 S.Ct. 1958 (2013). In Maryland v. King, the...
by Admin | Aug 7, 2016 | blog, constitutional law, criminal defense
Today’s we review the accused’s constitutional right to the effective assistance of counsel. This not only encompasses the right to have counsel — but also to have competent legal representation, regardless of whether you hire your lawyer or your lawyer is appointed...
by Admin | Mar 20, 2016 | blog, constitutional law, criminal defense
In our experience, local police and law enforcement officers can usually be counted on to act fairly and professionally when interacting with members of the public. Nevertheless, it is still important for you to understand your rights. So today we want to revisit one...
by Admin | Feb 15, 2016 | blog, constitutional law, criminal defense
The 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution gives each of us some of our most valuable rights as U.S. citizens. It specifically gives each of us the right to be secure in our homes. It also protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures. However, because...
by Admin | Nov 29, 2014 | blog, criminal defense
Civil forfeiture cases across the country have drawn increasing scrutiny because of a combination of the financial incentives which encourage abuse, and the lack of due process. The Mississippi Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion protecting individual due...
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