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Smart devices have become part of our everyday lives. Phones, watches, voice assistants and connected vehicles all help us to manage our lives better. However, they also collect large amounts of personal data. While these technologies provide convenience, they also...
Criminal offenses can have a chilling effect on an immigrant’s opportunities in the United States. Charges can cost an immigrant with an employment visa their job, putting their lawful status at risk. Crimes committed in another country may turn up on a background...
Digital evidence is used in many court cases. Police who are investigating someone for a crime may want to look at their location data from their phone. They may want to read lists of text messages or social media messages. They may want to look at pictures or videos...
If you have never heard of the term “crimmigration,” it’s a mashup of “criminal” and "migration.” Originally, the criminal courts dealt solely with those charges defendants face in California state courts, and immigration law focused solely on laws affecting...
The knock at your door is distinctive. It is the police. Your heart races as you wonder what they want. More importantly, you question whether you should let them in. This decision is not as straightforward as it might seem, and understanding your rights can help you...
Just because someone is a member of the police department does not mean you are automatically obligated to let them into your home. They may want to conduct a search if they are investigating you for criminal activity, but there are only certain ways that they can...
Being accused of a crime is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. The fear of fines, jail time, and the dent on your reputation can be overwhelming and even before a verdict, the process itself can stress you and your loved ones heavily. While every...
When facing criminal charges, you may be offered a plea deal to plead guilty to a lesser charge or receive a reduced sentence in exchange for avoiding a trial. It can be a quicker and less stressful resolution, but you don’t have to accept the plea deal. Plea deals...
Police officers sometimes need to conduct searches to obtain evidence to pursue criminal charges. They can’t just search wherever they want or whenever they want. Instead, they can only conduct a search or seize evidence under specific circumstances. One way that a...
The United States Constitution is a historical document that some may not think truly applies today; however, legal rulings created since then have ensured that it remains just as applicable today as it was on the day it was created. One of these rulings is from the...