Officers are often asked to witness private property owners, store managers, or security personnel as they issue criminal trespass warnings to people who have violated a rule of the business. While it’s fine for officers to do this, they should [...]
On February 7, 2023, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Sharpe v. Winterville Police Dep’t[i], in which the court examined whether the police violate the First Amendment when they stop a person from livestreaming video of a traffic stop. [...]
On June 14, 2022, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Salazar v. Molina[i], in which the court examined whether a deputy, who had just been involved in a high-speed vehicle pursuit with Salazar, used excessive force in violation of [...]
On January 27, 2023, the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals decided Kelly v. Gaton[i], in which the court examined whether an officer was entitled to qualified immunity from suit, when he tackled a woman, without warning, whom he [...]
On January 30, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Howard[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to drug investigations. The relevant facts of Howard are as follows: On October 11, [...]
On January 3, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Barr[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to consent to enter private premises. The relevant facts of Barr, taken directly from [...]
On December 29, 2022, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided the Braun v. Vill. of Palatine[i], which serves as instructive regarding the liability for false arrest after a breath and blood test return negative for alcohol and drugs. The [...]
On December 28, 2022, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided the Griffin v. Ventriere[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to false arrest and malicious prosecution. The relevant facts of Griffin, taken directly from the [...]
On December 20, 2022, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Samilton[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to the initiation and extended duration of Terry stops. The relevant facts of Samilton, [...]
On December 22, 2022, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Robles[i], which serves as instructive regarding the scope of a traffic stop and consent to search. The relevant facts of Robles, taken directly from the [...]