Many criminal cases involving alleged drunk driving hinge on details about the traffic stop itself. This includes whether or not the police officer had reasonable suspicion (and therefore legal justification) to pull over the driver. Law enforcement officers who...
Month: November 2015
Are school resources officers doing more harm than good?
One of the many criminal justice issues under the media spotlight right now is the problem of police officers in schools. These "resource officers" first began appearing in schools in the 1980s. Their presence has only increased in the wake of numerous school...
“Upskirting” now a felony sex crime in Wisconsin
It has long been a crime to take a picture of people under their clothes without their knowledge or consent in Wisconsin, sometimes known as "upskirting." Under a somewhat strange twist in state law, however, the person taking the photo could only be prosecuted under...
Will ACLU’s new smartphone app reduce civil rights violations?
We have written several posts over the last couple years about incidents in which police officers seemingly overstepped their authority and violated the civil rights of suspects. Many of these interactions involved African-American suspects and were ultimately...
How a good criminal defense attorney can greatly impact your case
If you've been charged with a crime, it may seem like the only options you have are bad ones. Should you accept a plea deal? Should you try to fight the charges on your own? Should you attempt to get free legal representation from an overworked public defender? Should...