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When is a “Stop and Frisk” Illegal?

January 13, 2025

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits unlawful search and seizure. There are many ways in which a search and seizure can be unlawful, from the illegal search of a person to the unlawful seizure of property from an alleged criminal suspect’s home or motor vehicle. One of the more contentious issues concerning the Fourth Amendment and its protection is the practice of “stop and frisk.” In 2013, The New York Times published an article about the prevalence of racial discrimination in “stop and frisk” procedures and programs. Despite the fact that a New York court found the NYPD’s...

Posted in: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, Property Seizures

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Recent Supreme Court Opinion Broadens Your Right to Privacy

November 27, 2018

by Michigan Defense Law

Though you may not pay close attention to headlines in the legal world, you may want to take note of a recent opinion from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). The landmark case of Carpenter v. United States, which arose out of events and criminal allegations in Michigan, has significant implications for anyone who is charged in a crime based upon cell phone data. In sum, the finding expands your privacy rights because it limits the type of information police can obtain without a warrant. You should entrust your case with a knowledgeable Michigan criminal defense lawyer, but...

Posted in: Criminal Defense, Property Seizures

Tagged: cell phone records, Criminal Defense Attorney, criminal defense lawyer, privacy, search warrant, unlawful search, unlawful searches, warrantless searches