The Bill of Rights provides several key protections for those facing criminal charges or otherwise dealing with government authority. The first ten Amendments are among the best-known and most important civil rights people have in the United States. The Fourth...
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Text message sent by teen accused in McKinley High attack: ‘We don’t step down.’
Video from outside McKinley High School shows an empty-handed Kushal Tamang walking with his arms open toward a group of people, and the 17-year-old has admitted to police he came to the school that day for a fistfight. But his lawyer said the teen is not the one who...
Even when out of your hands, you could be accused of possession
In criminal cases, you sometimes hear “constructive possession” being talked about. This terminology is normally used in cases where someone has been charged for illegally possessing an item that wasn’t physically in their possession. This can be a tricky concept to...
Constructive possession can turn a traffic stop into an arrest
Most people feel dread or irritation when they see the flashing red and blue lights of a police officer illuminate behind them in traffic. Instead of proceeding to their destination as planned, now they will be stuck on the side of the road for as long as the officer...
Teens charged in McKinley High School violence back in court with new lawyers
BUFFALO, N.Y. —Two teenagers, who are thus far the only ones facing charges from a melee that resulted in a stabbing and shooting outside of Buffalo's McKinley High School February 9, were back in Erie County Court on Wednesday where each appeared with new attorneys....