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When a Law Enforcement Witness Has Credibility Problems

Federal criminal cases often depend heavily on law enforcement witnesses. Agents may explain how an investigation began, identify surveillance evidence, describe interviews, authenticate records, discuss

Can Police Ask Questions After an Arrest?

Many people believe that once they are arrested, police cannot ask them any questions unless they first read Miranda warnings. That is not exactly how

Can Police Lie During an Interrogation?

Many people are shocked to learn that police officers are often allowed to lie during an interrogation. Most people assume that if law enforcement is

Is There a Two-Tiered Justice System?

A two-tiered justice system describes a system where laws are applied differently depending on who you are, rather than equally to everyone. In these situations,

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What Is the Exclusionary Rule in Criminal Law?

When law enforcement oversteps its legal boundaries, the United States Constitution provides a vital layer of protection, especially under the Fourth Amendment, which guards against