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Can the Police lie to you?

Yes, under both federal and Pennsylvania law, police officers are legally permitted to use deception during interrogations. This includes making false statements about evidence, witnesses, or the consequences of cooperation. Such tactics are often employed to elicit confessions or admissions from suspects.

What Police Can't Make You Answer in a Traffic Stop in Pennsylvania

If you're pulled over by the police in Pennsylvania, it's important to know your rights. Many drivers feel pressure to answer every question or comply with every request, but the Constitution protects you from overreach. Here's what you are and aren't required to answer during a traffic stop in the Keystone State.

ESSENTIAL GUN LAWS FOR PENNSYLVANIA GUN OWNERS

Owning a gun in Pennsylvania, like throughout the United States, is both a constitutional right and a significant responsibility. Gun owners must adhere to state and federal laws to retain this right.

News article: Appeals judges grill police on inmate death

News article: Appeals judges grill Milwaukee police, inmate death

News Investigation on inmate deaths

Inmate deaths investigation in Milwaukee County Jail

News investigation on police takedown, civil rights matter

News investigation on police takedown, civil rights matter

Two Days in the Pillory, Three Years Imprisonment: A Criminal Defense Perspective on a Post-Roe Louisiana

A criminal defense perspective on Louisiana reproductive rights post-Dobbs

Who can serve as Guardian?

According to Mental Hygiene Law § 81.03, there are different types of guardians, and this article provides you with a brief summary of the types of guardians in New York.

Applying for a Religious Exemption for COVID-19 Mandated Vaccination

Millions of Americans work for private companies that are mandated all employees receive the COVID-19 vaccination before December 8, 2021.  These corporations must allow exemptions from the vaccine based on sincerely held religious objections.  The forms for seeking a religious exemption, however, can be minefields.  The wrong claim and even the wrong wording to support such a claim may lead to a denial.

San Antonio News Article

San Antonio News printed the article and interviewed Michael Greer and Shane Langston as counsel for the Conservatorship.

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