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Inventory Search

Posted on May 13, 2025

An inventory search is another common scenario where a potential 4th Amendment violation occurs. An “inventory search” is an administrative search that officers can do when a vehicle is towed to account for the property inside the vehicle. The purpose of an “inventory search” is to protect police departments from liability for...

4th Amendment

Posted on May 13, 2025

4th Amendment: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and...

What is a Search or Seizure

Posted on May 13, 2025

What is a “Search” or “Seizure”: The first step of determining whether your 4th Amendment rights have been violated is to determine whether a “search” or “seizure” has even occurred. This decision is heavily dependent on the specific facts of your case. Searches:

Automobile Exception

Posted on May 13, 2025

Automobile Searches: One of the most common scenarios where a potential 4th Amendment violation occurs is when an automobile is stopped by an officer and searched. For example, a person is driving their vehicle and an officer pulls them over. Then, at some point during the traffic stop...

Miami Law Wins 2021 Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition

Posted on June 17, 2021

In spring 2021, The Charles C. Papy, Jr. Moot Court Board team of third-year law students Christian Maroni and Catherine Talley won the 2021 Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, beating 52 other teams. Additionally, Maroni was named Best Oralist in two of the judged rounds.

Best out of 97 – Trial Team Wins First Place at All Star National Challenge

Posted on November 18, 2020

Miami Law’s trial team of third-year law students Christopher Penelas, Christian Maroni, Annie Rosenthal, and Adam Peters came in first place at the All Star National Challenge hosted by St. Mary’s University School of Law. The team beat out 97 other law schools and won the final round against UCLA School of Law....

Litigation Skills Scholarship and Award Winners Announced for Spring 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020

Professor Laurence Rose, director of the Litigation Skills Program, has said, “The art of persuasion and performance, combined with strategic thinking,” is what are ultimately the variables that made certain students more effective advocates, as well as attractive to prospective employers. Miami Law's Litigation Skills Program recently awarded scholarships...