Many folks in the black community have to resort to making...
You do not have to give them consent to search your vehicle.
Did you know that the government can take your car, house, business, or other property on the mere suspicion that it's connected to criminal activity and wit...
It can be intimidating anytime you are pulled over by police, but especially at night, in a rural part of town. So what can you do to make sure you are safe?...
For the first time ever, the city published data in a narrative format, in an effort to provide greater context around a data release. But narratives are tricky.
You know the drill: flashing lights, whooping siren, amplified sound. It's not a new techno dance party; you're being pulled over by the police. This is certainly not anyone's daydream, but it also shouldn't be your worst nightmare. After all,...
Being pulled over can be a very scary experience. It doesn't happen very often, but there have been reports of people impersonating police officers driving unmarked vehicles. If you're ever pulled over, it's important to determine whether...
"Are you a cop? You have to tell me if you're a cop!" Unfortunately, no, they do not have to tell you if they're a cop.
You might be nervous about what's going to happen when you get pulled over, but remember that officers are the ones who have every right to be nervous. They never know what to expect. Generally, the more you do to help ensure the officer's...
Civilian oversight boards have been offered as one way to rebuild trust between police and the communities they serve. But do they work?
Law enforcement has always been unfair to an underclass of people. But research gives us ideas on how to fix it.
Being confronted and questioned by police, no matter the scenario, can be a scary prospect. But it can be a little less scary if you know your rights. Along with knowing your legal and constitutional protections when talking to...
A string of questionable officer-involved killings demonstrates the need to reevaluate laws that govern the use of lethal violence.
You could wind up in serious legal trouble, if you're wrong or right.
DNA identification has been celebrated for its ability to exonerate the wrongfully convicted, but what if it’s also used by law enforcement to place you under suspicion for a crime you didn’t commit? A Stanford Law School researcher sketches out the dystopian implications of commercial geneology services.
Any interaction with a law enforcement officer can be an intimidating experience, but there are legal limits in place to protect citizens from the authorities who abuse their power. The problem is, police officers are trained to not let you know what those limitations are. So it’s very important that you, as a law-abiding citizen, … Continued
One of the most persistent myths regarding criminal law is that if an officer makes a mistake on your police report, your charges get dropped. Not only is it highly unlikely an error on a report will result in...
Most drivers have no idea what their rights are when it comes to sobriety tests and blood samples. Learn what to do if you get pulled over for a DWI.
Drivers get pulled over every day for speeding, running through a stop sign or a red light, having expired registration tags, or having a broken taillight.