Legal Articles

• The Preliminary Hearing
  It is difficult to be a criminal defendant. If the defendant is ultimately found guilty of the crimes for which he was arrested then few people have compassion for the hardships endured by the defendant while he was standing trial. However, for defendants who are arrested for a crime which they did not commit, a criminal trial can be a real burden. For that reason, there are many … more
• Can the Cops Search My Car?
  There are many situations when a law officer can legally stop the driver of a motor vehicle. Many cars are stopped for speeding every day, for example. However, if the police officer wants to search the driver’s car then one of the following four things must happen: (1) the police officer must have consent; (2) the police officer must have probable cause to think that the … more