Miranda Rights: What Happens If the Police Don’t Read You Your Rights

Most criminal defendants are familiar with the phrase, “You have the right to remain silent,” but fewer understand when police are actually required to read Miranda rights. In Tucson, Arizona, and across the United States, Miranda warnings are tied to specific situations during a criminal investigation. If police fail to read your rights, it does […]

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Things Cops Do That Are Illegal: What a Police Officer Can and Cannot Do 

Police officers are sworn to uphold the law, but they are not above it. Like all citizens, they must follow legal and constitutional guidelines in the course of their duties. While many officers act within the bounds of the law, incidents of police misconduct happen more often than many people think. In fact, the U.S. […]

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