In 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Sligh v. City of Conroe[i], in which the court examined whether deputies violated the Fourth Amendment when, a police canine was commanded to bite an emotionally disturbed woman who had attempted [...]
In 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Sligh v. City of Conroe[i], in which the court examined whether deputies violated the Fourth Amendment when, a police canine was commanded to bite an emotionally disturbed woman who had attempted [...]
On March 24, 2025, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Somers v. Devine[i], in which the court examined whether an officer violated the First and Fourth Amendments when he arrested a woman at a school board meeting who refused [...]
On July 2, 2024, the Court of Appeals of Georgia decided the State v. Caldwell[i], in which the court examined whether a deputy unreasonably extended the duration of a traffic stop by questioning the driver about marijuana. The relevant facts [...]
On January 23, 2025, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Moore v. Oakland Cnty.[i], which is instructive regarding the use of soft-empty-hand control tactics with a non-compliant, driver during a traffic stop. The relevant facts of Moore, taken directly [...]
On January 17, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Cantu v. Austin Police Dep’t[i], which is instructive regarding the use of deadly force, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The relevant facts of Cantu, taken [...]
On January 21, 2025, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided Ancheta v. Jones[i], in which several police officers converged on drug suspect at a gas station. The first officer to approach, with gun pointed, was in plainclothes and allegedly [...]
On April 4, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided Fleuranville v. Mia. Dade County[i], in which the court examined whether detectives did a sufficient investigation regarding rape allegations. The relevant facts of Fleuranville, taken directly from the case, [...]
On January 28, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided Smith v. City of Johns Creek[i], in which plaintiffs sued a private company, Lifeline Animal Project, Inc., which provides animal control services to the city, for violating their rights [...]
On January 2, 2025, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Hernandez v. Norton[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to accidental shootings. The relevant facts of Hernandez, taken directly from the case, are as follows: [...]