Attorney Shield® Insights Newsletter
STAY INFORMED, STAY EMPOWERED, STAY ENGAGED.
Sep 26, 2025
0 comments
Did The Supreme Court Just OK Profiling As Probable Cause?
The Constitution requires “individualized” suspicion while profiling relies on observable factors that to establish group assumptions of suspicion. For example, body tattoos, location, gender, and age could collectively become valid probable cause for suspected illegal drug possession rather than the current standard that requires observing drug paraphernalia or the actual drugs. Blurring that line is a step toward making the Fourth Amendment hollow.
Read More
Jul 28, 2025
5 Signs the U.S. Is Erecting a Police State – and Why It Matters
A police state emerges when government institutions and law enforcement agencies exert excessive surveillance and control over citizens, often driven by those in power seeking to maintain dominance at the expense of constitutional rights and freedoms. In such environments, laws...
Read More
Jul 08, 2025
Tragedy: When Police Fail to Act Responsibly
Interactions with police can sometimes end tragically, particularly when those sworn to protect and serve fail to act responsibly. Even more troubling is when the individuals harmed haven't committed any crime. While it's important to acknowledge that most police encounters,...
Read More
Jul 07, 2025
Self-defense Weapon Discharge: What To Do Next
The gun goes off. The noise punches right through the air louder than the loudest thunderclap in a church. And now someone is on the ground and they’re bleeding profusely. You’re standing there, your heart is pounding out of rhythm...
Read More
Jul 03, 2025
Independence and Freedom: A 4th of July Reflection
As we gather to celebrate the 4th of July, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Independence Day is a moment to commemorate the birth of a nation and honor the ideals that have...
Read More
Jun 08, 2025
Why Are Police Taking Your Picture During Traffic Stops, and Should You Be Concerned?
A growing number of our members have reported an unusual occurrence during routine traffic stops: patrol officers taking their photos after handing back licenses and issuing citations. In fact, Attorney Shield® member video footage has captured this behavior by police...
Read More