The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s determination that the initial contact was voluntary
Handcuffing Didn’t Create Arrest During Investigatory Detention
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Category: Search and Seizure
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
What to Do with an Anonymous Tip
Four factors determine how the court regards information from anonymous tipsters
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.”
The Evidence Was in the Cards
Court: “This case presents a model example of a proper investigation under the Fourth Amendment”
Reporting Reasonable Suspicion Factors Supports Frisk
The sergeant had reasonable suspicion that Redman may have been involved in a shots-fired incident
Following Inventory Policy Saves Search
A proper written policy leaves little room for unlawful discretion
Flight from Crashed Car Created Probable Cause for Arrest
The trial court denied Nyah’s motion to suppress