Although the Fifth Amendment protects criminal defendants from being forced to testify against themselves, most witnesses can be forced to testify by a valid subpoena… Read More »Can a Witness Be Forced to Testify?
Caniglia v. Strom, decided May 17, 2021, could have a significant impact on the legal future of red flag laws, given that the Court unanimously… Read More »Does Caniglia v. Strom Affect Red Flag Laws?
Defendants who are found guilty of a crime appeal the verdict all the time. Sometimes they succeed in getting their conviction overturned or a retrial… Read More »Double Jeopardy: Why the Prosecution Cannot Appeal in a Criminal Case
What is Jury Nullification? Jury nullification is the process by which a jury acquits a criminal defendant even though they have broken the law, because… Read More »3 Intriguing Examples of Jury Nullification
Eminent domain abuse occurs when the government unfairly seizes private property without meeting the standards of just compensation or public use.
In jurisdictions around the country, police are stealing from American citizens. They are perpetrating thefts by the thousands, and they are doing so completely legally. The doctrine of civil asset forfeiture permits law enforcement to seize property that they allege has been involved in criminal activity.
