When police officers use conducted energy weapons, such as Tasers, it is important to remember that each use or activation of the weapon must be reasonable. Jackson v. Washtenaw Cnty[i], decided by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, examined four [...]
On January 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Barnes v. Felix[i], in which the court examined whether an officer, who was standing on the floorboard of the fleeing vehicle, violated the Fourth Amendment when he shot the [...]
On December 14, 2023, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Betts[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to reasonable suspicion required to expand the scope of a traffic stop. The relevant [...]
On December 14, 2023, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Fields v. City of Tulsa[i], which serves as excellent review of the law related to excessive force. The relevant facts of Fields are as follows: Tameko Warren dialed 911 [...]
On December 14, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided on Graham v. Luke[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to malicious prosecution. The relevant facts of Graham are as follows: After a customer handed [...]
On December 27, 2023, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Maxwell[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to warrantless, exigent home entry. The relevant facts of Maxwell are as follows: Lieutenant [...]
On December 28, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Tiller[i], which serves as excellent review of the law related to reasonable suspicion to believe person is involved in drug dealing. The relevant facts of [...]
On November 17, 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Argueta v. Jaradi[i], in which the court of appeals examined whether it was reasonable for an officer to shoot a fleeing suspect who made a furtive movement indicative of [...]
On July 24, 2023, the Court of Appeals of Georgia decided Rush v. State[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to pretextual traffic stops and canine sniffs of vehicle during traffic stops. The relevant facts of [...]
On November 21, 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Sligh v. City of Conroe[i], in which the court examined whether a canine officer was entitled to qualified immunity for allowing his dog to bite an emotionally disturbed woman [...]