Monthly Archives: March 2020
Understanding the scope of search warrants
When a judge grants a search warrant, it allows police to search for evidence of a crime. The warrant must state the specific place to be searched, as well as the items to be seized. In other words, a search warrant does not give police unlimited permission to search. They may search only the… Read More »
What constitutes entrapment in criminal cases?
In many criminal investigations, undercover police officers and informants are used to gather evidence to build a case. However, when an informant or undercover cop entices a person to commit a crime, the actions of law enforcement may amount to entrapment. What does that mean for defendants? Entrapment can be difficult to prove in… Read More »