Author Archives: O. Joseph Chornenky
MIRANDA RIGHTS You have many rights in this great country of ours and one you need to always remember is your right to remain silent. Most people think that police have to read you your Miranda warnings before questioning a … Continue reading
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I HEAR YOU KNOCKING BUT YOU CAN’T COME IN OR KNOCK AND TALK
I HEAR YOU KNOCKING BUT YOU CAN’T COME IN It has become commonplace for police to use this very simple, yet effective ruse to get into your home. Someone calls the police, be it a neighbor who does not like … Continue reading
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LOOKING FOR A GOOD LAWYER Looking for a good lawyer is not always a pleasant task. There are many lawyers out there who handle all types of legal matters. There are civil lawyers and there are criminal defense lawyers. Some are … Continue reading
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CAN I GO NOW? People often wonder whether they have to talk to a police officer when approached or confronted. There are many ways an officer may approach you. You should be aware, police officers may briefly detain an individual who … Continue reading
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Identification requirements: As a person living or visiting in Arizona, with the exception of immigration related actions or a traffic situation, if a police officer randomly asks you for identification, you do not need to provide it. If you choose to … Continue reading
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LAWYER JOKES ASIDE, YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO ONE ONCE YOU ARE DETAINED AND PRIOR TO QUESTIONING You never have to talk to police, except to provide your name in certain circumstances but sometimes we need to talk to police … Continue reading
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Know your Rights! What to do if you are stopped by the Police. All of us have had some form of contact or encounter with police: it may have been a traffic stop, an arrest, a 911 call to report … Continue reading
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