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If you watch television and movies, you’re probably used to hearing police officers inform suspects that “You have the right to remain silent” and so on. You might also have wondered whether they always have to say this, and what happens if they don’t. These Miranda…
A Philadelphia man is facing vehicular homicide and other charges related to a hit-and-run crash that killed a 78-year-old grandmother almost three years ago, according to CBS News. About the Case On April 15, 2025, members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task…
On April 28, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Strengthening and Unleashing American Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens.” While the language is sweeping, the legal impact could be even broader – particularly for people facing criminal charges. The order reshapes…
A recent traffic stop in Jacksonville, Florida has gone viral after video footage showed officers punching a man who refused to get out of his car. The incident has sparked a discussion about excessive force by police and accountability. Overview of the Incident On February 19,…
Peaceful protesting is one of our First Amendment rights. Unfortunately, many protests have been met with violent and disproportionate responses from law enforcement. If you or a loved one has experienced police violence against protesters, you have rights — and an experienced civil rights and criminal…
If you feel the police are following you in Philadelphia, you might wonder whether it’s legal for them to do so. Can the police follow you around? What should you do if they stop or arrest you? How long can a police officer follow you? By…
The Gilgo Beach murders shocked Long Island and drew national attention for over a decade. In 2023, police arrested Rex Heuermann, who now faces charges in the deaths of seven women. He has pleaded not guilty and awaits trial. The case remains active in court, with…
On Monday, March 10, 2025, a man allegedly shot at two occupants (including a minor) of another vehicle during what authorities have dubbed a “road rage incident.” The shooting was only one of at least five different shooting incidents that occurred on the same night and…
According to news reports, the city of Philadelphia and several groups, including Citizens Police Oversight Commission, the UPenn Carey Law School’s Advocacy for Racial and Civil Justice Clinic, and the Defender Association of Philadelphia, are requesting the Pennsylvania Supreme Court make changes to the arbitration system…
After Luigi Mangione was arrested on suspicion of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December, legal experts are weighing in on the defendant’s possible defenses. Jury nullification, insanity, and innocence are a few legal arguments on the table. Here is what to know about this quickly…
