Category Archives: Drug Distribution
How Far Can Police Go in Asking “Public Safety” Exceptions During a Traffic Stop?
A police officer is supposed to give a Miranda warning to a suspect before initiating a custodial interrogation of a criminal suspect. The courts have long recognized an exception to this rule, however, for matters involving “public safety.” For example, if during a traffic stop, an officer sees something they think might be an… Read More »
Parking in a Handicapped Spot Can Lead to a Drug Arrest in Miami
A traffic stop is considered a “seizure” for purposes of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This means that the police must have “probable cause” to believe the driver has committed some traffic violation before initiating the stop. Absent such probable cause, any incriminating evidence obtained from the driver or their vehicle… Read More »