A pat-down, which is also known as a frisk done by law enforcement, is designed to be less intrusive than a full-body search. The frisk is conducted to ensure that the officer is safe by making sure the suspect is not armed with weapons and no dangers are […]
In the realm of criminal law, the time you are placed in police custody matters. So, when are you in police custody? Being placed in custody triggers a host of rights and required warnings, some of which include:
Recent national events have caused cast a suspicion eye on police activities throughout the country. If ever there was a time when the public gave police officers the benefit of the doubt in a questionable situation, that time has passed. Now, law enforcement officers are finding […]
