Miranda warnings were established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) and are designed to inform individuals of their constitutional rights before they are interrogated while in police custody. The goal of Miranda warnings is to protect…
When a person is charged with a crime, there are several aspects to the case that a criminal defense attorney must evaluate critically. Two important factors include whether (1) the proper procedures were followed from investigation and prior to arrest…
The Brady List, also referred to as a Potential Impeachable Disclosure, includes a list of individuals, such as police officers, prosecutors, and others, who have been deemed to have committed some offense that makes them “suspect” in terms of their…
Several times a year, we see law enforcement officers pull over a vehicle and the only justification given is that the middle brake light is out. However, not all vehicles have a middle brake or third tail light from the…
The Supreme Court in Riley v. California now requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant prior to searching a cell phone. At the Witt Law Group, we provide criminal defense and are always challenge unlawful searches and seizures.
