By ScriptsLaw was written by MARIAM MORSHEDI JULY 29, 2019 The Second Amendment gives the right “of the people to keep and bear arms.” The exact text is written in 18th-century lingo, so it’s hard to say how we’d word…
How does it work? First, here’s the historical case that established judicial review. (a ScriptsLaw Article written by MARIAM MORSHEDI ). Marbury v. Madison is an 1803 Supreme Court case that solidified the judiciary’s role in “checking and balancing” the…
The United States and Alabama can prosecute Gamble for the same act The Fifth Amendment says the government can’t prosecute you for the same “offence” twice. That’s the prohibition against Double Jeopardy. But what happens when a state government and…
The Supreme Court issued a preliminary win Monday morning for consumers who challenged Apple in an antitrust case. Apple argued to the Supreme Court that the litigants weren’t entitled to suit because they weren’t Apple’s direct consumers. But a narrow…
THE CONSTITUTION The Fourth Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable search and seizure by the government. For a search to be reasonable, the government generally must have “probable cause” that a crime has been or is being committed, and the government…
Yes, the government passed the Stored Communications Act in 1986 to help protect our information in the hands of third parties. But 1986 was still very different than today: Google didn’t exist. Facebook didn’t exist. Apple had gone public and…
The hard truth about DUI in Florida is that a conviction stays on your permanent criminal record for 75 years. By state law, DUI charges can’t be sealed or expunged; however, there are two ways to “remove” a charge.…
Do you know the difference between being indicted vs charged? Knowing the definition of each and hiring a knowledgeable and aggressive attorney could mean the difference between probation or incarceration and being charged with a felony or a misdemeanor. …
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, you may be facing a custodial sentence, losing your license, or a hefty fine. Choosing the right DUI lawyer is crucial. An experienced attorney who specializes in DUI defense…