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A sharp critique of Walter v. State and the misuse of Rule 704(b), exposing how Indiana courts allow prosecutors to backdoor vouch for witness credibility.

Courts say “furtive movements” justify searches—but what does that really mean? This post exposes how vague suspicion erodes your Fourth Amendment rights.

Judges have enormous power - and most errors are deemed "harmless." Learn how courtroom reality shapes defense strategy.

Think you can talk your way out of trouble? Think again. Learn how “just talking” to police leads to charges—and why silence isn’t guilt, it’s smart strategy.

For decades, courts have treated the alert of a drug-sniffing dog as near-infallible evidence of criminal activity. But what if the dogs are wrong—more often than they're right? In this post, we dive deep into the legal, scientific, and practical flaws behind using K-9 alerts as probable cause for searches and arrests. Drawing on peer-reviewed research, real-world case studies, and constitutional concerns, we expose how these supposedly objective tools are frequently inaccurate, easily manipulated by handlers, and disproportionately weaponized against the public.

May 5, 2025 – A Landmark Fourth Amendment Win

"You never see a fish mounted on the wall with its mouth shut"

The terms "in custody" and "detained have distinct meanings and legal implications and are often confusing to judges, attorneys, and lay people alike