Recent Posts in Fourth Amendment Category
Posted on Jun 10, 2011 By Gold, Leftwich & Wagner
We all know exigent circumstances rule can be the basis for allowing the warrantless entry by law enforcement. For example, in a criminal trial the prosecutor could show that even though the cops did ...
Continue reading "Warrantless Searches in California Sneaking Through the California Legislature" »
Posted on May 27, 2011 By Gold, Leftwich & Wagner
Aside from knowing where they are located, you can find useful information on our website about DUI checkpoints . For example, did you know the law requires the cops to provide a place for you to turn ...
Continue reading "Memorial Day Weekend 2011: Illegal Roadblocks or Legal DUI Checkpoints" »
Posted on May 13, 2011 By Gold, Leftwich & Wagner
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled for this weekend in North Long Beach. The Long Beach Police Department will conduct the checkpoint, which will screen for impaired drivers and those driving on suspended ...
Continue reading "DUI Checkpoint in Long Beach May 14-15" »
Posted on May 11, 2011 By Gold, Leftwich and Wagner
Defending people against the massive assault by the Federal Government called the War on Drugs in drug possession, drug trafficking , possession with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to distribute ...
Continue reading "Drug Crime Defense: The Myth of the Infallible Drug Sniffing Dog" »
Posted on May 9, 2011 By Gold, Leftwich & Wagner
The Plain View exception to the warrant requirement may occur in drug crimes or when pulled over for a traffic stop. For the prosecutors and the police to use the plain view exception to the warrant ...
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