As a suspect in a criminal investigation, the United States Constitution provides you with important protection. Any violation of these rights could help with your defense against the charges of your case. You have protection against unlawful searches and seizures....
Corporate America is a multifaceted arena of entrepreneurs, investors and business owners participating in a global market. Taken as a whole, it sees billions of dollars change hands every day. Alongside those dollars is information like transactions and trades. In...
Felony convictions can have a lasting effect on your life beyond any time you may spend in prison. However, starting on January 1, 2024, moving forward will be easier for some individuals with felony convictions who want to change their names. What does the new law...
A December circuit court ruling prevented Illinois from becoming the first state to eliminate the cash bail system at the start of 2023. The legislature passed the Pretrial Fairness Act to address inequities in the criminal justice system that keep low-income people...
Medicare fraud costs the federal government billions of dollars each year and investigating this kind of fraud involves several government agencies. Here are three examples of fraud and abuse laws that apply to physicians. 1. The False Claims Act (FCA) The goal of the...
Law enforcement officers have a duty to serve and protect. There are times, however, when they may go beyond the bounds dictated in the Constitution, an action which may result in the court throwing out evidence against you. You may have heard the phrase "the fruit of...
As a worker and a citizen, your right to privacy matters. When your employer requests to search you or your belongings, do you have the right to refuse? There are some circumstances under which your company may conduct searches of property and people under its roof....
Millions of Americans who experience illness and injury may take an opioid prescribed by their doctor to feel better; however, this group of drugs can cause addiction, even with mild use. CNN reports that more than 130 people die each day die from an opioid overdose...
No-knock search warrants are a hot-button topic for the legal system. What are they, and when does the court deem it necessary to issue one? When will the court issue a warrant? The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure, but the police...
After being placed under arrest, it is more important than ever to know your rights. Since law enforcement's duty is to gather evidence and information for the prosecutor, it is important that you protect yourself. Not only do you have your general constitutional...