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The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. That means the authorities need a proper warrant to search a computer's hard drive. In Texas, computer search warrants work similarly to those that...
Digital technology has significantly transformed the landscape of criminal investigations and legal proceedings. For example, digital evidence, which refers to information stored or transmitted in digital form that can be used in court, has become an invaluable tool...
Global positioning system technology has become an increasingly valuable tool in criminal justice. Its applications range from assisting in investigations to supervising offenders, transforming traditional methods meaningfully. In the realm of criminal investigations,...
Federal agents and investigators often approach their questioning differently than state and local police. If someone’s under investigation for a federal offense, they may frame their questioning as a casual, friendly conversation to get the person to open up and...
Evidence suppression is the act of excluding evidence from being presented in court due to its inadmissibility. This can significantly impact your criminal case since it can determine whether the prosecution has sufficient evidence to prove their case beyond a...
If you hear a knock at the door and realize it is the police, it’s crucial not to panic. While they are there for a reason, being there does not mean they have anything on you. They might just be fishing for evidence. If you open the door and let them in or answer...