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Torres v. Madrid: What is a Seizure for Purposes of the Fourth Amendment?

in Appellate Opinions, Fourth Amendment, Know Your Rights, Police Misconduct. Posted April 1, 2021
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What is the Fourth Amendment?

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Can Silence Be Used Against You in Court?

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SC Court of Appeals Gives Government Agencies the Green Light to Destroy Public Records

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Cross Examination and the Right to Confrontation in a Criminal Trial

in Appellate Opinions, Evidence Rules, Sixth Amendment. Posted January 15, 2021
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What is the Felony Murder Rule in SC?

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Facial Recognition Technology and Wrongful Arrests

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What’s the Difference Between an Alford Plea and a No-Contest Plea?

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Should I Go to Trial in My Criminal Case?

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How do You Represent “Those People?”

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