Updated on July 23rd, 2021 at 06:41 pmBody cameras are an effective way to uphold police accountability while at the expense of the defendant. The Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act of 2018 requires uniformed federal police officers, including U.S. Capitol police, to wear body cameras and dashboard cameras in patrol vehicles. What Does This […]Continue reading
What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence? A motion to suppress evidence involves a defendant asking the court for certain evidence to be excluded from being presented at trial. The basis for the exclusion of the evidence is typically rooted in the United States Constitution, a state constitution, or a statute that allows for evidence […]Continue reading
Updated on April 27th, 2021 at 04:37 pmOn April 1, 2021, the D.C. Police Reform Commission released its report on the Metropolitan Police Force, which included more than 90 recommendations. Their report is the culmination of a seven-month-long intensive dive into the history of policing in the District of Columbia. Through extensive research, the report […]Continue reading
Updated on August 2nd, 2021 at 05:57 pmThe Distracted Driving Safety Act of 2004 makes it illegal for drivers to use a cellphone or other electronic device while driving in DC to limit car crashes caused by distracted drivers. The only exception to this law is if your cellphone or device is equipped with a […]Continue reading
Updated on March 19th, 2021 at 06:26 pmOver the past few decades, advances in forensic science have drastically altered the ways in which crimes, particularly violent crimes, are prosecuted. As any crime television show will portray, law enforcement will collect biological evidence from crime scenes, weapons, and victims in an attempt to prove their case. […]Continue reading
Updated on May 19th, 2021 at 08:21 pmIn many states throughout the U.S., there is a bail system in place, which allows an arrested suspect to pay cash to the government, and in return, be released from custody until their next court date. This basic function of criminal justice isn’t anything new, but many view […]Continue reading
Updated on August 12th, 2022 at 05:38 pmWhen most people get arrested for a DUI, they are nervous and do not know what they should do or say when interacting with the police. One of the main questions a person may have is: Are you required to submit to a breathalyzer test in DC? The […]Continue reading
Updated on February 23rd, 2021 at 09:46 pmIn the District of Columbia, this fundamental right can be withheld. The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees that in all criminal prosecutions the accused has the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of their peers. However, if you are charged with […]Continue reading
Updated on January 20th, 2021 at 04:36 pmOn January 6, 2021, the United States Congress convened in a joint session to certify that President-Elect Joseph Biden won the 2020 Presidential Election over incumbent President Donald Trump. Prior to the joint session beginning, President Trump told his supporters that the election was rigged against him, and […]Continue reading
Did you know the rights of African American men in Northeast Washington, D.C., are being violated every day? The Metropolitan Police Department enforces a designated unit, the Gun Recovery Unit, to scour the streets of Washington, D.C. every day for illegal firearms. Even though Metropolitan police have seized thousands of illegal weapons, their aggressive search […]Continue reading
