Monthly Archives: June 2019

Can Police Search Your Cell Phone After an Arrest?

Law enforcement officers have the right to search your person upon placing you under arrest. This includes searching the area in your immediate vicinity, along with your pockets, clothing and bags. But if officers pull out your phone, are they allowed to start searching through the data contained on it? Or do they require a […]

By David R. Eshelman | Published June 24, 2019 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged criminal defense attorney, really only surfaced, Reasoning behind the court’s decision, right to search your person, Supreme Court’s decision | Comments Off on Can Police Search Your Cell Phone After an Arrest?

What Sentencing Options Exist in Juvenile Court?

Because jail is usually not an option when a minor is convicted of a crime, juvenile courts have a wider variety of sentencing options available. There are still forms of “incarceration” that can be used for juveniles, but generally, whether or not the juvenile is incarcerated, the focus of the court system is to rehabilitate […]

By David R. Eshelman | Published June 17, 2019 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged Juvenile Court, juvenile defense attorney, Options without incarceration, rehabilitate the offender, rehabilitation options | Comments Off on What Sentencing Options Exist in Juvenile Court?

What to Do If Asked to Take a Lie Detector Test

If you’ve watched crime dramas on TV, you are probably familiar with the general concept of a lie detector test. Basically, a polygraph works by measuring your body’s physiological response to certain questions asked of you. The general philosophy is that your body will have obvious natural responses if you give an answer you know […]

By David R. Eshelman | Published June 10, 2019 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged Admissibility of polygraph evidence, criminal defense lawyer, Lie Detector Test, not exactly conclusive, pre- or post-test questions, test measures | Comments Off on What to Do If Asked to Take a Lie Detector Test

What is Obstruction of Justice?

Obstruction of justice involves any action that interferes with the prosecution or investigation of a criminal offense. There is a great deal of flexibility in what can and cannot be considered obstruction of justice. It often involves hiding suspects from the authorities, lying to police officers or warning someone about a potential subpoena. Some common […]

By David R. Eshelman | Published June 3, 2019 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged Altering or tampering with evidence, Assisting a suspect, criminal defense attorney, great deal of flexibility, Lying, Obstruction of Justice | Comments Off on What is Obstruction of Justice?

Monthly Archives: June 2019

Can Police Search Your Cell Phone After an Arrest?

What Sentencing Options Exist in Juvenile Court?

What to Do If Asked to Take a Lie Detector Test

What is Obstruction of Justice?

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