Yes. In Chatrie v. United States, decided June 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court held that police conduct a Fourth Amendment search when they obtain a person’s Google Location History data. That means the government generally needs a real warrant supported by...
In Indiana, the driver usually must show a license during a lawful traffic stop. A passenger usually does not have to show ID unless the officer has a lawful reason tied to that passenger. Showing ID does not mean answering questions or consenting to a search. Does...
You’re driving home. Out of nowhere, red and blue lights flash behind you. Your stomach drops. You pull over. But instead of local police, an ICE agent walks up to your window. In that moment, your heart is racing and your mind is scrambling. And that’s exactly when...
Traffic stops feel routine, right up until they aren’t. One wrong answer can turn a simple warning into handcuffs. Police officers are trained to ask questions that sound harmless but are intended to gather evidence. If you don’t know your rights, you can hand that...
What to Know About Police Searches, Warrants, and Your Criminal Defense When the police search your car, your home, your phone, or your backpack, the evidence they find can change the entire direction of a criminal case. That is why search and seizure law matters. The...
Getting pulled over is stressful. Your heart is pounding, your hands are on the wheel, and the officer is standing at your window asking questions that may sound casual. Then come eight words that can change the entire direction of your life: “Do you mind if I search...
