Court rejects “superhero rescue” defense in child sex sting conviction The post We Catch the Dumb Ones, and the Really Evil Ones appeared first on Lexipol.| Lexipol
Court affirms photo lineup despite prior witness exposure to social media image The post Following Proper Photo Lineup Policy Leads to Admissible Evidence and Conviction appeared first on Lexipol.| Lexipol
Despite mixed motives, search upheld under community-caretaking doctrine The post Sticking to Department Vehicle Inventory Policy Leads to Drug and Gun Conviction appeared first on Lexipol.| Lexipol
The 5th Circuit upheld a human trafficking conviction after ruling a deputy’s detention and search were supported by reasonable suspicion .| Lexipol
From reflexive pursuit to deliberate safety in vehicle incidents The post Rethinking Training for Police Vehicle Encounters appeared first on Lexipol.| Lexipol
Understanding how seizures and pursuits are judged under different constitutional tests The post Constitutional Standards: How Federal Courts Analyze Police Interactions with Vehicles appeared first on Lexipol.| Lexipol
Elements of the search exceeded limits of protective sweep doctrine The post Lifting Mattress During Protective Sweep Was Not OK appeared first on Lexipol.| Lexipol
Consent tainted by unclear warrant language, not coercion The post When ‘Talk Nice, Think Mean’ Isn’t Enough; Courtesy Doesn’t Fix ‘Warrants’ Ambiguity appeared first on Lexipol.| Lexipol
Driveway was not protected under Fourth Amendment The post Officers Didn’t Trespass on the Curtilage During Driveway Stop appeared first on Lexipol.| Lexipol
The 11th Circuit ruled deputies did not use excessive force in shooting Joseph Heid, who shot at officers during a domestic violence call.| Lexipol
Based on the "totality of the circumstances, officer had reasonable suspicion to extend traffic stop in drug courier case.| Lexipol
Compelling parolee to use his thumbprint to unlock phone was not a violation of his constitutional rights.| Lexipol