“Barney Fife” cops denied qualified immunity for ridiculous charges and arrest
Officers Let Highly Intoxicated Driver Slide
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Category: Law Enforcement
Compelling Thumbprint to Unlock Phone Was Lawful (but Not Always)
Fifth Amendment protects communication that is (1) compelled; (2) incriminating; and (3) testimonial
Small Clues Add Up to Reasonable Suspicion
Driver’s suspicious story and passenger’s odd behavior prompt further investigation
No Expectation of Privacy When Motel Rent Is Overdue
“Parole is a form of custody,” and parolees have severely diminished expectation of privacy
The Gunslinger’s Dilemma (Bohr’s Law), Clearly Established Law and Qualified Immunity
SCOTUS hasn’t established controlling authority for qualified immunity, but “clearly established law” is somewhat clearer
If a Suspect Can Talk, Does That Mean He’s Breathing?
Factors from Graham v. Connor applied to King v. City of Rockford
Extended Pole Camera Surveillance Was Admissible
Court rules no expectation of privacy for activity in public view
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.
Search and Seizure Law: Navigating the Legal and Cultural Complexities
Beware training that merely tells you what you want to hear
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”
Court Rulings Sound Alarm on Confidentiality in Peer Support Group Interventions
Some states may require legislative fix