Court rules no expectation of privacy for activity in public view
Extended Pole Camera Surveillance Was Admissible
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Delayed Inventory of Backpack Leads to Admissible Evidence
Though the officer made a “minor deviation,” search still substantially complied with department policy
Smile! You’re on Candid Camera (and the Evidence Is Admissible)
The court sidestepped complaints about the camera disguised as smoke detector, ruling search warrant was supported without video.
Qualified Immunity for TASER Probe to the Head
The appellate court began by citing other cases in which the court “held that it’s reasonable for officers to tase fleeing suspects”
Does “Copy and Paste” Affidavit Amount to “Reckless Disregard” of the Facts?
When an officer objectively and reasonably relies on a search warrant, the evidence will be admitted despite the warrant’s failings
Police Officer Can’t Play Fast and Loose with Fake Facts
Eyewitness identification must have at least basic signs of reliability
Officer’s Mistaken Understanding of Traffic Code Doesn’t Merit Suppression
The court held the officers’ interpretation was objectively reasonable and did not violate the Fourth Amendment
Search of Detached Garage Permissible When Warrant Described Only the House?
The critical question on appeal was whether the garage was actually part of the residence’s curtilage
Measure Twice, Flash Bang Once—SWAT Gets It Right on the Third Try (Sort of)
One hopes this case will prompt every SWAT scout and commander to scout twice, flash bang once
No Qualified Immunity for SWAT Raid
No doubt, hindsight in this case is indeed 20-20
Habeas Corpus Relief for a Gang Assassin of a 10-Month Old Baby?
The now-famous Miranda rule applies when there is both custody and interrogation
Traffic Detention Stopwatch Analysis Explained
The court must consider “whether conducting the sniff prolongs—i.e., adds time to—the stop”