Month: September 2026

Do you have to let the police search your home?

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Sep 22, 2026 | White-Collar Crimes

During a criminal investigation, the police may want to conduct a search of your home. Perhaps they believe that you have been selling illicit substances, for example, and they think they will find evidence like illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or large amounts of...

Police look for these signs of impaired driving

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Sep 10, 2026 | Drunk Driving

Even when making a valid DWI stop, the police need a reason to stop the vehicle. They cannot randomly pull over vehicles just to look for drivers who are over the legal limit. They need reasonable suspicion for the initial traffic stop. In many cases, police officers...