In John E. Morgan’s case, one of the biggest questions I continue to raise is whether potentially favorable evidence was fully preserved, investigated, and disclosed to the defense. Under Brady v. Maryland, the prosecution has a constitutional duty to disclose material evidence favorable to the accused. That can include evidence supporting a defense as well as information that could be used to challenge the credibility or reliability of the State’s evidence. John maintained f

When reviewing a criminal case, the amount of information can quickly become overwhelming—police reports, photographs, videos, evidence logs, transcripts, court filings, public-records requests, and correspondence. That is why organization is one of the most important tools an advocate can have. A detail that seems insignificant today may become important months later when compared with another document. A date may not match. An officer's testimony may differ from a report. A

When people hear the words “police grievance” or “Internal Affairs complaint,” they sometimes assume someone is accusing an officer of corruption or demanding that an officer be punished. That is not necessarily what a grievance means. A grievance can simply say: “I reviewed the records. I found something that concerns me. I believe departmental policy may not have been followed, and I am asking the department to investigate and explain what happened.” That distinction matter

Understanding the Fourth Amendment Protection Against Unreasonable Searches The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. It requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant based on probable cause and, importantly, limits what officers are allowed to search for, where they can search, and what they can seize. A search warrant is not a blank check. It does not give law enforcement unlimited authority to search th

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