If you’re like many people, you’re not sure what you should do if police are knocking on your door. Do you answer it? Do you pretend you’re not home, or do you let them know you won’t be opening the door? Here’s what to do if police are knocking on your door. What Should You…
If you’re like most people, you’re not quite sure when it’s legal for police to search your car. Do you have to consent to a search? Can they ask you to get out of your vehicle so they can search it? What if police impound your car? Here’s what you need to know. When…
If you’re like many people, you’re a little bit unclear about your rights when it comes to police searches. Do you ever have the right to tell police they can’t search your property or your person? If you do, will they just assume you’re guilty and arrest you? Do You Have to Let Police Search…
Many people call their Chicago criminal defense attorneys after they’ve been stopped and frisked by the Chicago PD – and if that’s happened to you, here’s what you need to know. By law, Chicago police must have “reasonable suspicion” to stop somebody on the street and search them. But who defines what “reasonable suspicion” is, and how…
