Criminal Law – May 21, 2012

by Warner Norcross & Judd - Appellate Practice... on 5/17/2012

In People v. Dillion, the Michigan Court of Appeals considered whether a police officer had reasonable suspicion to stop the defendant and search his car. The officer stopped the defendant for violation of a statute that...more

by Warner Norcross & Judd - Appellate Practice... on 5/11/2012

In People v. Glenn-Powers, the Michigan Court of Appeals considered whether the defendant was lawfully arrested for violation of probation when the probation violation warrant was not sworn under oath. A search subsequent to...more

by Ifrah Law - Strategic Defense in Federal... on 5/9/2012

While the prosecution of former Senator Ted Stevens is long over, the fallout from the prosecutorial misconduct in that case continues. Congress is now considering legislation that attempts to ensure that federal prosecutors...more

by Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, Anello &... on 5/3/2012

A closely watched white-collar criminal case poses an interesting question in a challenging context: just how egregious do a juror’s lies during jury selection have to be in order to warrant a new trial? United States v....more

by Collins & Collins, P.C. on 4/30/2012

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant supported by probable cause. However, the U.S. Supreme Court recently held in Florence v. Board of...more

by Lawyers.com on 4/24/2012

For decades, marijuana advocates have argued that pot has a significantly different effect on driving ability than alcohol. But if you take the word of one auto insurance company, stoned is actually the safest way to...more

by Collins & Collins, P.C. on 4/23/2012

The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. The New Mexico Children's Code further protects juveniles and sometimes expands their constitutional rights. In a...more

by Collins & Collins, P.C. on 4/20/2012

The "plain view doctrine" applies to searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In simple terms, the plain view doctrine allows an officer to seize evidence without a warrant if it is in plain...more