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What Is a Motion to Suppress Evidence, and When Does It Apply?
A motion to suppress sounds technical, but the idea behind it is fairly simple: if evidence was gathered improperly, it may not be usable against you in court, no matter how damaging it looks on paper. What “suppress” actually means here Filing a motion to suppress asks a judge to exclude specific evidence from the…
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Do You Have to Answer Police Questions During a Traffic Stop?
Traffic stops make most people nervous, and nerves tend to make people talk more than they need to. Here’s a plain-language look at what you actually have to answer, and what you don’t. You do have to identify yourself When an officer asks for your license, registration and proof of insurance, you’re required to provide…
