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Category: Legal/Case Law
Violating the 3-Second Following Rule Leads to 4 Years in Prison
Remember the rule from Drivers’ Ed?
Plain View Pipe Was Runner’s Downfall
To satisfy the plain view doctrine, three factors must be met
“No” May Mean “No,” But It Meant No Seizure When the Suspect Walked Away Anyway
The appellate court stated that Veney did not submit to a show of authority
Arrest at Threshold Leads to Valid Protective Sweep
The appellate court upheld the officers’ protective sweep of the motel room
K9 Warnings May (or May Not) Be a Good Idea
“If Jarvela had wanted to surrender, he should not have fled on foot.”
Clear Policies Can Prevent
Fire Departments from Violating USERRA Protections
Members returning from active-duty military service must be treated like any employee returning from prolonged leave
The Evidence Was in the Cards
Court: “This case presents a model example of a proper investigation under the Fourth Amendment”
Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Upheld
The court concluded the additional step of checking licenses was objectively reasonable under the Fourth Amendment
Police & Press Interactions:
A Legal Understanding
You do not need a press pass in order to get the right guaranteed by the Constitution.
Talk Nice, Think Mean Works Again
It was an excellent example of the philosophy of “talk nice, think mean”
Reporting Reasonable Suspicion Factors Supports Frisk
The sergeant had reasonable suspicion that Redman may have been involved in a shots-fired incident