Daily Archives: May 11, 2016

TN: Driver slumped over wheel of running car justified opening the door

Defendant was seen parked in front of a store slumped over the steering wheel. The community caretaking function permitted officers to open the door to check on him. The community caretaking function isn’t limited to consensual encounters. State v. McCormick, … Continue reading

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CA5: Tax appraiser worked by consent; qualified immunity on scope of search claim

Plaintiff consented to entry onto his property by a tax appraiser, and his dispute was whether the appraiser exceeded the scope of the consent. The district court denied summary judgment for the appraiser, but the Fifth Circuit finds such a … Continue reading

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SecurityInfoWatch: Officials calling for tweaks to security protocol

SecurityInfoWatch: Officials calling for tweaks to security protocol by William L. Spence: May 11–WASHINGTON, DC — Privacy and civil liberty advocates say a “vital” surveillance program that has helped identify terrorists and thwart attacks should be modified to ensure greater … Continue reading

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