Centuries ago, the idea that one could communicate with someone on another continent, in a matter of seconds, simply by clicking a button would have seemed outrageous. If you were born in or before the sixties, it might seem a bit outrageous to you as well; however,...
How do you suppress evidence in a criminal action?
When individuals in Florida and elsewhere are accused of drug crimes, he or she is likely overwhelmed. It is not only the charges themselves that are overwhelming. The evidence piling up against the accused can make one feel hopeless in this emotional and difficult...
Searches and seizures and drug charges
When faced with a drug crime, accused offenders are often concerned with the evidence that is stacked up against them. Whether it was a traffic stop subject to a search, a stop and frisk or the search of the home, if law enforcement uncovers a controlled substance,...
Sting operation leads to 76 arrests for child pornography
As a means to catch individuals in the act or to collect evidence them, law enforcement may use a sting operation. These are often used in certain situation or for specific crimes, such as child pornography. While these matters can be very shocking and overwhelming...
What is the mental state required to commit a computer crime?
With the advancement in technology and our society's reliance on computer to complete our daily and work tasks, this causes expansions in other areas, such as criminal law. Computer crimes can be very complex, as the laws that govern them are rapidly changing to keep...
Do police always need a warrant?
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects you from unlawful searches and seizures. Regardless of whether you remember this from school or from watching movies and television shows, you know you have this right.However, what you may not realize is that...