The United States Supreme Court (USSC) has just issued a ruling in consideration of the application of Implied Consent laws when collecting a blood sample to determine a suspect's blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In a decision that will have a significant impact on every law enforcement agency in America, the Supreme Court has ruled warrantless blood draws violated the 4th … [Read more...]
Shooting at Fleeing Vehicles: Mullenix v. Luna
The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice no actions should be taken based on it. You should consult with your department's legal counsel for guidance. The United States Supreme Court (USSC) has recently made a ruling on the legality of police officers shooting at suspects fleeing in motor vehicles. The case is Mullenix … [Read more...]
Anonymous Callers and Police Action: Navarette v. California
UNDERSTANDING THE LIMITATIONS OF ANONYMOUS CALLERS A REVIEW OF NAVARETTE v. CALIFORNIA AUTHOR'S NOTE: This article reviews the U.S. Supreme Court case of Navarette v. California. The information is meant to educate the reader on the latest U.S. Supreme Court rulings on important law enforcement functions. However, like all of our articles, the … [Read more...]