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2 legal questions have been posted about litigation by real users in District of Columbia. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include complex litigation, complex and multi-district litigation, and civil litigation. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Does an MD and RN have a right to search a patient's purse while she is asleep ?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers
No why would they do that?
No why would they do that?

Do I ever have to consent to allow police to search my home or car?

Answered 13 years ago by attorney Vincent C. Machroli   |   2 Answers
I don't understand why you "feel tricked", you did consent, you made the decision to allow the search, because you didn't want "to be detained". You could have stuck with your original denial of the search, but then the police likely would have taken you to the police station for questioning, & possibly they would also have impounded your car pursuant to a police investigation, and/or obtained a valid search warrant which would permit them to search your car. So your consent to the search was probably an OK decision after all.... Read More
I don't understand why you "feel tricked", you did consent, you made the decision to allow the search, because you didn't want "to be detained". You... Read More

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