The Fifth Circuit disagrees with the Fourth Circuit and holds that geofence warrants are unconstitutional.
- Aug 13
- 8 min
The Fifth Circuit holds that officers are not entitled to qualified immunity under the “absurd circumstances” of the case.
- Jul 17
- 7 min
The Eleventh Circuit affirms a warrantless search of a Probationer’s home.
- Jun 3
- 7 min
The Seventh Circuit holds no Fourth Amendment violation in search of a man’s vehicle.
- May 3
- 7 min
The Eighth Circuit holds that an officer is protected from a civil rights suit based upon the doctrine of qualified immunity even though the officer shot and permanently paralyzed the Plaintiff.
- Apr 1
- 11 min
The First Amendment and an Officer’s Right to Comment.
- Mar 7
- 9 min
The Third Circuit holds that officers are not immune from elderly homeowners’ excessive force claim.
- Feb 29
- 6 min
Separation of Investigative and Adjudicative Functions in Internal Affairs Investigations
- Feb 21
- 1 min
Always a Good Question
- Feb 10
- 5 min
The Ninth Circuit holds that secret police recording of a gun purchase in a motel room did not constitute a search under the Fourth Amendment.
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Training for Tomorrow: Mitigating Liabilities in Search Warrant Practices
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Should law enforcement officers believe people?
- Jan 2
- 5 min
The Third Circuit holds that a criminal record check during a traffic stop was Constitutional.
- Dec 8, 2023
- 8 min
Seventh Circuit: Medical Staff Not Government Agents in Warrantless Search
- Nov 1, 2023
- 5 min
The Eighth Circuit upholds a firearm conviction despite a case of mistaken identity.
- Oct 11, 2023
- 4 min
Untangling the Web of Garrity Use Immunity: An Easy-to-Follow Guide
- Oct 3, 2023
- 8 min
The Second Circuit holds that officer must face suit for a strip search and delaying a release.
- Sep 5, 2023
- 7 min
The Tenth Circuit finds that the Defendant validly waived his Miranda rights.
- Aug 24, 2023
- 3 min
Seven Essential Steps of Due Process “A Guide for Supervisors & Policy Makers”
- Aug 10, 2023
- 8 min
Officers are immune from suit for executing a no-knock warrant on the wrong apartment.