All Americans are protected against unreasonable search and seizure thanks to the Fourth Amendment, but defining what qualifies as unreasonable is a complex process. That’s where the plain view doctrine comes in -it states that police can search your home or vehicle without a warrant if they see evidence of a crime in plain sight. […]
What You Should Know About Victim Restitution Payments
If you are convicted of a crime, you may be required to pay compensation to the victim or be ordered to pay a fine, particularly if a victim was injured or suffered financial loses as a result of your actions. Here’s what you should know about victim restitution and criminal fines and how the two […]
San Diego Seats its First Jury Since the Start of Coronavirus Pandemic
On October 11, the San Diego County Superior Court did something it hasn’t done in over half a year. It admitted jurors through its doors. Of the 800 prospective jurors who were summoned, only 41 people showed up. That’s a far cry from the typical 400 jurors who typically report in a given day, but […]
What Are Legal Precedents and How do They Work?
Legal precedents are an important cornerstone of the American justice system. Without them, a lawmakers would have to create rules to guide nearly every aspect of the law and if there was no law regarding a specific issue, every judge ruling on the matter would have to make up their own decisions, leaving attorneys, defendants […]
