This is the third installment of our series examining the concept of, "Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action". In Part I we detailed our opinions of the good and bad of Speed. In Part II we evaluated how Surprise can be both beneficial and costly. Now, in Part III, we will evaluate the term, "Violence of Action". Words provide powerful images in the American … [Read more...]
United States v. White (2015): Searches and Parolees
The information presented here is for discussion only. It is not legal advice and should not be used as such. You should talk to your department's legal team prior to taking any action. The United States 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has recently decided the case of United States v. White (2015), which will provide significant guidance to law enforcement officers dealing with … [Read more...]
U.S. v. Molsbarger – Hotels & 4th Amendment
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This case is from the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and therefore establishes strong precedence, even with other Circuits. However, the staff at BlueSheepDog are not legal advisors, and strongly recommend that readers refer to their State Statutes and confer with local Prosecutors before taking action in regards to this decision. … [Read more...]