Do Police Need a Warrant to Search Your Cellphone During a Traffic Stop?

By: Wallin & Klarich

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police cannot search you or your property without a warrant or probable cause. So what happens if law enforcement officers violate this protection? Is there anything you can do if police illegally searched you and you were convicted …

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Tagged: Appeal Your Conviction

Along for the Ride: Do Passengers Need to Show ID During a Traffic Stop?

By: Wallin & Klarich

You lost your wallet, and therefore your driver’s license. Not to worry though; you’ve secured a ride with your friend for the night. On the way home, your friend’s driving catches the eye of a police officer, who orders your friend to pull over. Are you in jeopardy of being arrested because you do not …

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Tagged: Criminal Defense Attorney