If you're facing criminal charges in Delaware, you've probably heard of Miranda rights. Miranda rights aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution. They're actually rules established by the Supreme Court to protect your constitutional rights during police...
Can you get into trouble for sheltering a runaway teen?
What can you do when your child asks you to “take in a friend” who has run away from home? You have to approach the situation carefully – with an eye toward the legal constraints involved. Your first instinct in this situation might actually be the worst instinct you...
When can the police search your vehicle?
Being stopped by law enforcement on the road can be very stressful. In some cases, individuals may even be approached when the vehicle isn’t in motion. Generally, law enforcement cannot interfere with your liberty unjustifiably. In other words, they can’t pull you...
Eyewitness testimony is not always credible
A conviction might result when an eyewitness appears in court and provides compelling testimony. Unfortunately, not all testimony presented in a Delaware courtroom may be accurate. Eyewitness testimony could be problematic, and noting that there are sometimes flaws in...
Can breathalyzer results be questioned in a DUI case?
When a person is charged with driving under the influence in Delaware, the breathalyzer evidence will be key. People might be under the impression that these tests are always accurate and there are no avenues to call them into question. In truth, there is a protocol...
Renewed effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Delaware
Groups advocating for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Delaware were crestfallen in May 2022 when Gov. John Carney exercised his veto power to quash a bill that would have given them what they wanted. Carney has vowed to block all legalization efforts,...
The confinement of young offenders in Delaware
When minors younger than 16 years of age are prosecuted for committing crimes in Delaware, they are not treated in the same way as adult offenders. Adults who are convicted serve their sentences in institutions operated by the Department of Correction, but minors...