In one of the last decisions of the term, the U.S. Supreme Court made it clear that criminal defendants have the right to cross-examine the forensic experts who create lab reports introduced at trial. The ruling in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachussets upholds the principal that a defendant has a constitutionally guaranteed right to confront his/her [...]
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U.S. Supreme Court Limits Warrantless Vehicle Searches
The United States Supreme Court limits warrantless vehicle searches in 5-4 ruling.
