When an officer objectively and reasonably relies on a search warrant, the evidence will be admitted despite the warrant’s failings
When an officer objectively and reasonably relies on a search warrant, the evidence will be admitted despite the warrant’s failings
Eyewitness identification must have at least basic signs of reliability
Using science and family history to answer the question of whodunnit
The court held the officers’ interpretation was objectively reasonable and did not violate the Fourth Amendment
The critical question on appeal was whether the garage was actually part of the residence’s curtilage
Do you have a “Bud” working for you?
Who will be there for you when you retire?
One hopes this case will prompt every SWAT scout and commander to scout twice, flash bang once
No doubt, hindsight in this case is indeed 20-20
The now-famous Miranda rule applies when there is both custody and interrogation
Don’t leave your plans up in the air
The court must consider “whether conducting the sniff prolongs—i.e., adds time to—the stop”