Tag: constitutional law

Over 58,000 individuals await trial in U.S. jails, with many cases languishing for years. This stark reality underscores the critical importance of the right...

Nearly 1.5 million warrants are issued annually in the United States, yet not all withstand legal scrutiny. A warrant's validity hinges on three critical...

The Supreme Court has significantly narrowed the scope of police surveillance, ruling that a warrant is required for 72% of phone monitoring cases. This...

Every year, thousands of cases hinge on evidence found in plain sight. Police officers, acting on what they see, can search and seize items...

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed a fundamental pillar of American criminal law, ruling 8-1 to uphold the right to remain silent. This decision reinforces...

Every year, millions of Americans face police interrogation, and the phrase "You have the right to remain silent" echoes through countless precincts. This is...

A New York court has ruled that filming police officers in public is protected under the First Amendment, setting a significant precedent for citizens'...

Every year, thousands of arrests hinge on a critical but often misunderstood legal concept: probable cause. This standard, a cornerstone of criminal procedure, determines...

Every year, thousands of criminal cases are dismissed due to illegal searches, highlighting a critical gap in public understanding of constitutional rights. Law enforcement...

When we talk about the Supreme Law of the Land, it’s crucial to understand what that really means and why it matters. This term...