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  • Unlawful Traffic Stop
    Unlawful Traffic Stop

    Traffic stops form the basis of many contacts people will have with law enforcement – from traffic citations and checkpoints to DUI investigations. There are considerable legal guidelines that are ...

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  • Constitutional Requirements for a Valid Warrant
    Constitutional Requirements for a Valid Warrant

    Law enforcement and citizen interactions occur on a daily basis. If those interactions involve a search or seizure of property, the general rule is that a warrant is required. Law enforcement will not ...

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  • Were my Miranda Rights Violated?
    Were my Miranda Rights Violated?

    Miranda rights are a fundamental right that all Americans enjoy. They are a foundation of our criminal justice system and required to protect against false confessions. Miranda rights are based on the ...

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  • Factors the officer will look at after the stop to arrest for DUI
    Factors the officer will look at after the stop to arrest for DUI

    In my last DUI blog, I discussed factors (cues) law enforcement will look at to determine whether or not to stop someone he or she suspects of DUI. In this blog, I want to address what happens after ...

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  • What are some initial things an officer will look at to stop a vehicle for a DUI?
    What are some initial things an officer will look at to stop a vehicle for a DUI?

    Before a DUI suspect is asked to take a PAS test (Preliminary Alcohol Screening); perform Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs); and provide a sample of his or blood, breath, or urine to determine their Blood ...

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  • Do the police need a warrant to arrest me?
    Do the police need a warrant to arrest me?

    A question that comes up quite often when I meet with clients is "Do police need a warrant to arrest me?" The answer, like so many things in the law, is that it depends. California Penal Code Section ...

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