Case law continues to evolve, and Legal Updates has you covered on the latest nuances in Miranda law. Professor Ray Hill’s update covers crucial Miranda and Sixth Amendment rulings, including the admissibility of statements made after a suspect requests counsel and the legality of a “Two-Step” interrogation.
In this third quiz on Miranda issues, we test your knowledge with real-world examples and legal nuances. It’s essential for those in the law enforcement and legal profession to understand admissibility implications.
On Aug. 9, the Fifth Circuit ruled geofence warrants unconstitutional, but this only affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. California's courts still support their use if properly executed.
The contentious case questions the use of deadly force as LAPD officer shoots a man with a boxcutter. Rehearing by full Ninth Circuit panel imminent.
Check your grasp of criminal law with our Miranda Review Quiz, focusing on crucial aspects of statement admissibility and Fifth Amendment protections. Dive into the intricacies of civil remedies governed by Title 42, Section 1983, and expand your legal expertise now!
Supreme Court overturns anti-camping laws, sparking nationwide debate on homelessness policies. Ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson allows cities to enforce public camping bans without providing shelters, impacting homeless rights and local governance.
Discover the latest legislative developments affecting off-duty cannabis use by peace officers in California. While new bills seek to restrict such use, disagreements persist on balancing personal freedoms with workplace responsibilities. Read more to understand the implications and ongoing debates.
Dive into the latest rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court that are reshaping firearms legislation & defining the boundaries of Second Amendment protections. These decisions are setting crucial precedents and sparking nationwide debate.
Think you know Miranda? In this edition of From the Classroom, we test your command of the details of the important Fifth Amendment legal framework, from in-custody interviews, to delayed questioning, to interrogations about unrelated cases.
Recognizing that none of the protections in the Bill of Rights is absolute, High Court decisions from 2008, 2010 and 2022 continue to shed light on hotly debated Second Amendment issues, including whether nonviolent felons retain their right to bear arms.
