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Can police lie to obtain a confession?

By Criminal Defense

If you ever find yourself in an interrogation room with police officers who are questioning you about a crime, the first thing to remember is your right to remain silent. Most criminal defense attorneys will tell you to use that right in most circumstances, and to consult with your lawyer…

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Trump Era: What is the likelihood that the laws that protect our civil liberties will be diminished

By Civil Rights

“Have no doubt about it: Donald Trump’s policies, if implemented, would trigger a constitutional crisis.” Those are strong words from the country’s largest nonprofit civil liberties group that strives to remain nonpartisan. The American Civil Liberties Union has taken a hard stance against President Donald Trump’s policy proposals – and…

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What is the police disciplinary process?

By Police Misconduct

When it comes to police misconduct, disciplining officers for wrongdoing is one of the hardest parts of a police chief’s job. The process for disciplining police officers can vary greatly from city to city, state to state and department to department. Police officers can be disciplined for a number of…

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What is the Trial Lawyers College?

By Info Articles

Are you a lawyer or judge who is looking for ways to act as a “real person” in your profession, to better understand your clients and their stories? The Trial Lawyer’s College is dedicated to teaching lawyers these types of skills, among many other things. What is the Trial Lawyer’s…

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