The “talk nice, think mean” tactic led to self-incrimination
Despite Lengthy Interview, Court Finds No Custody for Miranda Purposes
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Facebook Post Leads to Job Faceplant
The employer’s interest outweighed the officer’s free speech rights
Don’t Borrow a Car with a Hidden Police GPS Tracker
Case upholds evidence seized as a result of real-time vehicle tracking
Duty to Intervene Applies in Jails
Case illustrates the limits of this legal responsibility
Delayed Arrest for Misdemeanor Committed in Officers’ Presence
No illegal seizure occurred because officers witnessed the crime
Overly Cooperative Hotel Owner Produces Admissible Evidence
The owner was not acting as a “government agent”
OK to Use a Patrol Canine for Cell Extraction?
The canine was not specifically trained for extraction
Expert’s Theory: Excessive Force Because Officer “Didn’t Fire Enough”
The court made quick work of this novel but misguided theory
Bystanders Sue for Emotional Injury after Witnessing Police Shooting
Deadly force at a traffic stop: What went wrong?
No Monell Liability for TASER Device Use and Policy
When does an alleged failure to train rise to the level of a constitutional violation?
Handcuffing Didn’t Create Arrest During Investigatory Detention
The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s determination that the initial contact was voluntary
Following Inventory Policy Leads to Admissibility of Gun Evidence
Rather than tackle the Miranda question, the court looked at the circumstances of the impound and towing of Walker’s car