What to Do about the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the ACCA
By : Viola Coulter | Category : From the Courts | No Comments
27th Jun 2015
In the Johnson case, the Supreme Court struck down part of the Armed Career Criminal Act. Read on to learn how to take advantage of this ruling. more
Supreme Court Rules on Bath Salts and Other Drug Analogues
By : Viola Coulter | Category : From the Courts | No Comments
19th Jun 2015
McFadden was convicted of selling cocaine-like chemicals as bath salts. The Supreme Court remanded his case due to inaccurate instructions to the jury. more
A Felon Can Sell Firearms without Possessing Them
By : Viola Coulter | Category : Asset Forfeiture, From the Courts | No Comments
9th Jun 2015
In Henderson, the Supreme Court ruled that a felon may sell firearms to whom he chooses provided that the buyer will keep the firearms away from the felon. more
Can Police Extend a Traffic Stop to Use a Drug-sniffing Dog?
By : Viola Coulter | Category : From the Courts | No Comments
30th Apr 2015
The Supreme Court ruled that a traffic stop cannot be lengthened in order to conduct a dog sniff unless the police have reasonable grounds for suspicion. more
Supreme Court Allows Search after Mistake of Law
By : Viola Coulter | Category : From the Courts | No Comments
16th Dec 2014
The Supreme Court ruled that if police make a traffic stop due to a mistake about the law, and then search the car, that is not an unreasonable search. more
Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Digital Privacy
By : Viola Coulter | Category : From the Courts | No Comments
7th Jul 2014
In Riley v. California, the Supreme Court ruled that the police must obtain a warrant before searching someone’s cell phone when they are arrested. more
Rosemond v. U.S. Affects Aiding and Abetting 924(c)
By : Chad Van Cleave | Category : From the Courts | No Comments
12th Mar 2014
The Supreme Court made a ruling in the Rosemond v. U.S. case on March 5 that concerns how accomplices in 924(c) drug and gun cases are sentenced. more