The Automobile Exception
Individuals on the roadway typically have a basic understanding of what law enforcement can and cannot do as it relates to searching your vehicle. Many people are familiar with the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment…Why You Must Fight to Protect Your Second Amendment Rights
Why you must fight to protect your Second Amendment rights Berry Law Firm believes in and respects the Constitution of the United States of America. The attorneys at Berry Law Firm are adamant about keeping…How the Good Faith Exception Applies to the Exclusionary Rule
Today Berry Law Firm attorney, John S. Berry argued 4th Amendment issues in front of the Nebraska Supreme Court. The 4th Amendment protects citizens from unlawful searches and seizures. Today’s argument focused on the “good faith” exception…Does the Fourth Amendment Exception Apply to Vehicles Parked on Private Property?
Fourth Amendment Protections The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution forbids unreasonable or warrantless searches of your private property by law enforcement or other authority figures without your expressed consent, stating: “The right of the people to…Rights and Responsibilities of the Criminal Defendant
Most people who have never been charged with a crime only understand their constitutional rights after they have been interrogated or their property searched by law enforcement. After criminal charges are filed, the defendant has…What Can I Do if Police Want to Question Me?
Criminal defense attorneys are generally hired after someone is arrested and charged with a crime. But if someone is receiving phone calls from police or is under investigation for a crime, a lawyer may be able to…