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California Court Holds Taking DNA Unconstitutional
California’s recent legal shift highlights the ongoing debate over privacy rights and law enforcement practices. A recent court ruling has put an end to collecting DNA from those arrested for felonies, emphasizing the balance between security and individual privacy. Continue reading
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High Court Allows Stops On Anonymous DUI Tip
A few years ago, California upheld traffic stops for suspected DUI drivers even if the suspicion was based on an anonymous 911 caller. This week the US Supreme Court followed suit and ruled that a traffic stop based on nothing more than a 911 call from an unknown caller was enough to detain a suspected DUI driver. Continue reading
Introduction to the “Miranda Rule” in Criminal Cases
In the landmark case of Miranda v. Arizona, the Fifth Amendment was revolutionized with the introduction of a pivotal rule that now defines criminal interrogation rights. Justice Warren’s formulation mandates that individuals must be warned of their rights to remain silent and to have an attorney present. This ensures that self-incrimination is safeguarded, setting a precedent still debated and expanded upon by legal professionals today. Delve deeper into this transformative legal moment that reshaped justice. Continue reading
