| Where to Find a Defense Attorney and What to Ask at the Initial Consultation |
| If an accused has been arrested or is awaiting a trial on criminal charges he may wish to hire a defense attorney. There are numerous defense attorneys that an accused may have to chose from. There are various places to find a defense attorney. More... |
| SEARCH & SEIZURE - VEHICLE SEARCHES |
| The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to be protected against unreasonable searches and seizures. This right is based upon an expectation of privacy in a person's body and a person's home. There is not the same expectation of privacy with regard to an automobile because the automobile is being used on a public highway or road. There is another distinction with regard to an automobile. An automobile is capable of being moved and can become unavailable to the police. Therefore, there is an exception to the Fourth Amendment's requirement for a warrant in cases involving searches of automobiles.More... |
| FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING EXTORTION |
| A person commits the federal offense of extortion if he or she transmits in interstate or foreign commerce any demand or request for ransom or for a reward for the release of a kidnapped person, any threat to kidnap or injure another person, or any threat to injure the property or reputation of another person or to accuse another person of a crime with the intent to extort. The federal offense of extortion applies to both interstate and foreign telephone calls and other forms of communication. As long as the communication crosses state or national borders, the communication is considered to involve interstate or foreign commerce.More... |
| Authentication of Evidence |
| Non-testimonial and documentary evidence must be authenticated before a court may admit it into evidence. Authentication is the term that is used requiring that the evidence sought to be admitted into evidence is what it is actually purported to be. More... |
| Alien Terrorists and Other Crimes and Penalties under the PATRIOT Act |
| The PATRIOT Act has numerous provisions preventing alien terrorists from entering into the United States. The Act focuses particularly on Canada due to their liberal policy permitting most individuals to enter their country. The Act also permits law enforcement authorities to detain and deport alien terrorists. Individuals who support the alien terrorists may also be deported under the Act. More... |
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