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answered on Dec 1, 2014
That depends on a host of issues, but chances are good that they will have a valid reason for searching there. Especially if the suspect was found in or near it.
What if he dropped a gun in your shed, wouldn't you want the police to retrieve it?
answered on Jul 9, 2013
It depends upon a number of factors. None of them are known in this scenario, indeed, there is no scenario, not that we must have one, but usually, we need some basic facts. It will become law when the governor signs it into law, which is after each house has voted upon it becoming law, which is... View More 
answered on Jul 9, 2013
This question has been hanging out there for over 2 years, because no one is going to look up these cases for you and give you an opinion as to which is closer, basically unless they get paid.
answered on Jul 9, 2013
There are none that say the exact phrase "only the federal government can regulate commerce." But there are many which deal with this subject.
answered on Jul 9, 2013
What is it you want to know? Could you give some explanation please?
answered on Jul 9, 2013
Taft, Brandeis, Miller, Waite, Holmes, Butler, Stone, etc. This is a 1928 case, why do you ask?
What caused the case to appeal to the supreme court?
answered on Nov 7, 2012
Do a google search or look it up here at Justia. There should be a summary available.
answered on Nov 7, 2012
Declare what regarding an amendment? You will need to be a bit more specific.
answered on Nov 7, 2012
Each case is different and each case demands the personalized attention of an attorney. In order to answer this question I would have to read the police report and try to determine the answer.
answered on Jul 24, 2012
A federal question is one that pertains to federal law. For instance, one that deals with the US Constitution, or perhaps bankruptcy, or any other federal law matter.
My home was under preforeclosure and I was undergoing a loan modification with the bank. A property management company came by and changed my locks even though my home had not been foreclosed on. He saw cannabis inside, locked the door and called the police. They entered without a warrant. There... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2012
Illegal search here. The constitution protects against this. Hopefully, you have already gotten an attorney. Any evidence should have been suppressed.
Traffic stop. Some officers threaten you with bodily harm if you make complaint in regards to this search. Is this legal? What outside source can you file complaint with if not legal.
answered on Jun 29, 2012
The FBI investigates local police departments or sheriff's offices for wrongdoing.
There's constant racial discrimination in the community where I live, which is an association. Some of the members have depicted the non-liking of other persons because of their country of origin and the color of their skin. I want to know is there a statute of limitations for these actions or... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2012
Racial discrimination would have to be brought within 2 years. If it is a crime, a first degree felony would have to be brought within 4 years, and all other felonies within 3. More facts are necessary to anwer this question
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