For the past century, the United States Supreme Court has given the police the right to search (without a warrant) a person who has been legally arrested. See Weeks v. United States, 232 U.S. 383, 392 (1914). Unfortunately, as a criminal defense attorney, I will tell you this can make defending someone who has been searched difficult, depending on … [Read more...] about Can the Police Look at My Cell Phone Without a Warrant? #CriminalDefenseAttorney
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Sometimes… Your Silence Can Convict You #CriminalDefense
Americans do not need to be taught in school that we have the right to remain silent. With the surplus of cop shows on TV, the past couple of generations have grown up hearing the famous Miranda warnings multiple times each week. As a criminal defense attorney and part-time judge, I routinely visit classrooms as a guest speaker. I have witnessed … [Read more...] about Sometimes… Your Silence Can Convict You #CriminalDefense
Criminal Defense Lawyer Mesa Arizona | Did You Know You Should Move Over?
Over the past decade, almost every state in the Union has enacted a “Move Over” law. These laws seek to reduce injuries to police officers and emergency personnel who are issuing citations or providing medical care on the side of the road. If you do not appreciate the frequent danger these men and women encounter during a simple traffic stop, then … [Read more...] about Criminal Defense Lawyer Mesa Arizona | Did You Know You Should Move Over?
Criminal Defense Attorney Mesa AZ | Brian Strong | If He Kicks Fido, Are You Next?
After three decades in the criminal justice system, I have developed my own time-honored truths about the human soul. One of these truths is: There is something deeply disturbing about people who abuse animals. These types are definitely not the kind of people you want your son or daughter to date. People who abuse animals are downright sinister. … [Read more...] about Criminal Defense Attorney Mesa AZ | Brian Strong | If He Kicks Fido, Are You Next?