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Category Archives: Drug Possession

Marijuana

Curious about the State of Marijuana Drug Laws in Miami after the 2024 Election? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Asilia Law Firm |

As many Miami residents may know, marijuana was in the spotlight throughout the duration of the 2024 election. Indeed, whether you are a fan of legalizing the popular drug, or whether you are on the fence about allowing adults to legally purchase and use marijuana, the truth of the matter is that whether or… Read More »

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CrimLaw10

How Far Can Police Go in Asking “Public Safety” Exceptions During a Traffic Stop?

By Asilia Law Firm |

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 »

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PoliceAtDoor

Can the Police Really Use a Battering Ram to Break Down My Door?

By Asilia Law Firm |

We have become all too accustomed to seeing stories on the news of police aggressively breaking down people’s doors–often using military equipment like battering rams–just to execute a search warrant. In many cases, the police seemingly do not bother to even announce their presence before busting down a door. But is such conduct really… Read More »

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k9DrugSearch

Can the Police Order You to Exit Your Car Before a K-9 Search?

By Asilia Law Firm |

In 2015, the United States Supreme Court held in Rodriguez v. United States that “[a]bsent reasonable suspicion, police extension of a traffic stop in order to conduct a drug sniff violates the Constitution’s shield against unreasonable seizures.” In other words, if an officer pulls you over to issue a traffic ticket, the officer cannot… Read More »

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