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The criminal justice system is a complex web of substantive laws, procedural rules, constitutional rights, and more. It is understandable that individuals without specific knowledge of the criminal process can be confused and afraid if they are faced with criminal allegations. It is important to contact…
The 4th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States provides individuals with the right against unreasonable search and seizure by government officials, which includes law enforcement officers. Police cannot simply detain you for any reason whenever they wish to do so and, instead, must generally obtain an…
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The internet is now an integral part of almost every American’s everyday life. We use the internet to conduct business, personal correspondence, making purchases, pay bills and manage finances, and much more. With a large amount of sensitive information transmitted every minute, it is no surprise…
Sex offenses carry perhaps the worst stigma of any type of criminal act. Sex offenses involve violation of another person who may be, in many cases, a minor. Pennsylvania has strict laws regarding a wide array of sex offenses and these laws set out harsh penalties for…
Under the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution,[1] you are protected from unreasonable search and seizure by law enforcement officers or government agents. This means that, under most circumstances, police must obtain a warrant in order to search your person, your home, or your car. With the rise of…
Anyone who is arrested and taken to jail likely wants to return home as soon as possible. Unfortunately, in many cases, there are steps that need to be taken before the law enforcement agency will simply let you go. One of these steps is often making bail….
What is a StingRay? What does the government do with the StingRay? Does the StingRay violate my Fourth Amendment Rights? StingRay Device The StingRay device is a cell site simulator used by government police entities, most notably the Federal Bureau of Invention (FBI), made by the Harris…
Law enforcement agencies around Philadelphia and the rest of the state aggressively enforce laws the prohibit driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI). In fact, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,[1] there were 52,636 people arrested on suspicion of DUI during 2014. When a driver is…
The Philadelphia Criminal Law Firm of Brian J. Zeiger, Esquire has a Pennsylvania Supreme Court win on an appeal. In Commonwealth v. Cooley, No. 10 MAP 2014, decided June 15, 2015, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Miranda is still alive in Pennsylvania, overturned Mr. Cooley’s Conviction, and remanded the matter…
