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A police officer cannot arrest a citizen without a warrant based upon a hunch or mere suspicion. He must have "probable cause".

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects Americans against unreasonable searches and seizures. This applies to cars as well as homes.

A warrant of arrest is issued by a judge commanding law enforcement officials to bring the person described before the court to answer to criminal charges.

The preliminary hearing is a critical stage in a criminal case, and a defendant should be sure to request one whenever possible.

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits government searches or seizures without a warrant issued by a disinterested magistrate.

A Franks Hearing is used to confirm or refute the truthfulness of an arrest warrant and the information used to acquire one.

A suspected DUI driver in Florida is subject to license suspension for failing or refusing chemical testing. The suspension can be contested at an administrative hearing.

Understanding personal rights is important for every citizen, but some amendments feel more distant than others. The 4th amendment has direct protections for students.

The modern world has heard of the controversial Patriot Act, a.k.a. America's "Orwellian" law; but what is it and why is it so infamous?

Americans are being locked up at ever increasing rates. Knowledge of the process leading to this result is important for all citizens.

A criminal defendant has many protections from the power of government to take away his life, liberty or property. These protections are found in the US Constitution.

Migraine is a severe headache which most of the time strikes women. There are causes that can trigger this condition. Different symptoms of migraine also manifest.

A latex allergy is the adverse immunity response to the proteins in the latex.

Your questions answered about a 1999 Toyota Camry and a 2003 BMW X5.

Learn how to create a trial balance for the preparation of the balance sheet and income statement. The trial balance ensures the integrity of the account entries.

Breast infections are common in nursing mothers in the first few months after delivery. Cracked nipples allow bacteria from the baby's mouth to pass into mother's breast.

The criminal case continues against Dr. George Tiller of Wichita, Kansas despite possible ethics complaints against the original State Attorney in charge of the case.

Little is absolutely certain about William Shakespeare's death, which occurred at his home, 'New Place', in Stratford upon Avon on 23rd April, 1616.

After a DUI arrest in Florida, the officer can request chemical testing of the driver. A person driving in Florida is deemed to have consented to such testing.

In 2008, a number of factors led to an economic recession in many countries all over the world including the US, Britain, Mexico, Iceland and Russia.

Springing forward not only increases the hours of daylight but has been shown to increase the incidence of heart attack immediately after the shift.

Dressing for success and having a well prepared resume alone does not always make a job seeker's career fair experience a great success.

Muscle cramps are involuntary, very painful and can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Here are some potential causes of cramps and how to ease the pain of one.

Drug testing of high school athletes is determined on a state by state basis by the high school athletic governing body of each state. The trend is growing.

This weekly Q&A session answers your questions about cars and trucks. This week explores a 2001 Chevy Impala with a DTC of P0502.

The Combined DNA Index System, CODIS, combines computer and DNA technologies into an effective tool for fighting violent crime and finding missing persons.

Starting or joining a debate team is an important decision. Learn more about policy, classic, and Lincoln-Douglas debate.

An unnaturally high birthrate of twins in a small Brazilian town has been linked to Nazi experiments by Auschwitz doctor Josef Mengele. Scientists refute the claims.

The Former president of Peru was returned to his home country to face charges for corruption and human rights violations.

Anyone arrested has a criminal record, even if the case is dismissed or there is a not guilty. That record remains public unless it is expunged or sealed.

In the words of Founding Father Ben Franklin: "They, who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty nor security."

It is now four decades since double Formula 1 World Champion Jim Clark perished at Hockenheim. Racing fans everywhere will be remembering one of the greatest ever.

Dr. George Tiller was acquitted on misdemeanor charges of violating Kansas restrictions on late-term abortions. But the case still drags on outside the courtroom.

Facts about migraine headache causes and headache types. Migraine symptoms are listed by a headache foundation. Results of a hangover cures medical study.

Even though there are a wide variety of plants available, some may not be suitable for your tank because of the environment you created.

Sigmund Freud grapples with notions of alleviating psychiatric trauma in people's lives by psychotherapy. Freud then delves into the concept of having "Moral Courage."

The plague at Athens was a devastating illness that took many lives. Finding the cause of the disease today has proven elusive.

Host Sofie Allsopp helps home owners, whose property is not selling, with a complete makeover in order to get their homes sold in a competitive real estate market.

If you suddenly feel an urge for a cheeseburger, or a dish of ice cream, it could be more than just physical hunger.

For Mr. Handyman or Ms. Handyma'am in the home, common annoyances can have some simple solutions that won't require much time to repair.

Abnormal body odor could be due to a multitude of causes; hence proper diagnosis is important in planning effective body odor remedies.

For many years the build-up of calcium in the body was thought to be irreversible, but new research has shown that vitamin K may be able to stop the process.

Pilots rely on ground radar and their on-board radar screen for choosing a flight path through thunderstorms. Something went wrong on April 4, 1977.

When someone is arrested for a DUI in Illinois, it is actually the beginning of two cases. There is a criminal case and a civil case.

On December 8, 2008 the Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested for criminal corruption charges.The tipping point was the looming appointment of Barack Obama's successor.

On January 1, 1986, statutory summary suspensions were added to the laws of Illinois against drunk driving. These suspensions arise from the concept of implied consent.

Though every time someone is arrested on television they are advised of their rights, not being advised does not make an arrest illegal in real life.

Learn about five new great technology accessories that can make anyone's life easier - faster - more exciting and save some money along the way.

A Florida felony is a serious crime that has a possible prison term of more than one year, possibly up to life. Capital felonies may lead to the death penalty.

South America's Champions League kicks off to the glee of football aficionados the world over. Who's hot who's not and who do you think will go the distance?