Criminal Law Reviewer

Harper Russell

Harper Russell is a highly experienced reviewer with a strong background in criminology. She has reviewed numerous criminal appeals and post-conviction relief cases, and has a deep understanding of the complexities of criminal law. Harper's expertise is highly valued, and her insights are highly sought after.

Credentials

Senior Reviewer, Criminal Law

19+ yearsCriminal AppealsPost-Conviction Relief

Reviewed posts

Articles reviewed by Harper Russell

Can a Police Officer Search a Minor?When Can Police Legally Search Your Trunk?Drug Dogs May Not Be Used to Prolong a Traffic StopWhat Happens If You Use a Stolen Credit Card?What Happens to Your Personal Belongings When You Go to Jail?Can You Get Arrested for Delta 8 Possession?Do You Need a Background Check for a Muzzleloader in NY?Is It Illegal for a Passenger to Grab the Steering Wheel?United States v. Jewell: The Willful Blindness DoctrineUnited States v. Morris: A Landmark Computer Crime CaseU.S. v. Mendez: Does a Gun Tip Justify a Police Stop?Can You Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in NC?People v. Lauria: Defining Intent in a Criminal ConspiracyLandmark Supreme Court Rulings on Animal CrueltyPeople v. Rizzo and Criminal AttemptIrvin v. Dowd: Pretrial Publicity and Due ProcessLawrence v. Scully and Ineffective Assistance of CounselBucklew v. Precythe and the Eighth AmendmentUnited States v. Park: The Responsible Corporate Officer DoctrineBlockburger v. United States and Double JeopardyMartin v. State: The Corpus Delicti RuleThe Impact of People v. Hernandez on Jury SelectionHouse v. Bell and the “Actual Innocence” GatewayState v. Sophophone: Passenger Rights in Vehicle SearchesCan Police Search an Apartment for Marijuana Odor in NC?People v. Stamp and the Felony Murder RuleThe Supreme Court Ruled Juveniles Are Not Entitled to a Jury TrialPeople v. Acosta and the Felony Murder RuleByrd v. United States: Rental Cars and the Fourth AmendmentFischer v. United States: SCOTUS's Obstruction Ruling