The Constitutional prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government is one of the most important principles of criminal law. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and [...]
The following is an excellent article written by Martha Mendoza for the Associated Press: MEXICO CITY — After 40 years, the United States’ war on drugs has cost $1 trillion and hundreds of thousands of lives, and for what? Drug use is rampant and violence even more brutal and widespread. Even U.S. drug czar Gil [...]
I am in the process of migrating from my old website to this new blog. My purpose is to provide case law and commentary on criminal law and the war on drugs. Hopefully, you will find this new feature helpful.