One of the most common questions lawyers get asked is if the police can stop someone on the street. There are a few factors to consider before answering this question, so keep reading to learn more. Can the Police Stop You on the Street? A police officer may interfere with your freedom of movement only…
Bilingual people (those who speak two languages, for example, English and Spanish) need a lawyer who can understand both languages. Keep reading to learn why. Efficient Communication It’s not uncommon for bilingual people to use a certain language depending on the situation, or what they want to say. For example, a person who speaks English…
En un post anterior, revisamos algunos términos legales en inglés que toda persona debe conocer. Hoy completamos ese conocimiento básico con una nueva lista de términos esenciales. Affidavit Un recuento escrito de hechos hecho bajo juramento. Appeal Este término se traduce como “apelación” en español. Apelar una decisión legal quiere decir solicitar que una corte…
In a previous post, we took a closer look at some legal terms every person should know. Today we round out your basic legal knowledge with a new batch of essential terms. Affidavit A written statement of facts made under oath. Appeal To appeal a legal determination means to request a higher court to review.…
Hoy le ayudaremos a aprender mas acerca de la Plain View Doctrine, una excepción al requisito de mandato de la Cuarta Enmienda acerca de la cual todos los ciudadanos deben saber. ¿Qué es la Plain View Doctrine? La Plain View Doctrine es una regla que permite a la policía incautar evidencia sin necesidad de una…
Today we take a closer look at the Plain View Doctrine, an exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement every citizen should be aware of. What Is the Plain View Doctrine? The Plain View Doctrine is a rule that allows law enforcement officers to seize evidence of a crime without obtaining a search warrant as…
