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Notes on criminal defense, constitutional rights, and how these courts actually work.
January 3, 2021
What To Do When Stopped By the Police
Your rights during a police stop: consent to searches, asking if you are free to leave, Miranda warnings, and why the police are permitted to lie to you.
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January 3, 2021
All Defendants in Washington, DC Should Have the Right to a Jury
In the nation's capital, most misdemeanors are capped at 180 days precisely so that defendants never see a jury. An examination of DC Code 16-705(b) and its consequences.
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