Daily Archives: August 24, 2016

Cal: Subsequent motions to suppress have to be heard by same judge unless unavailable

California statute that requires same judge hear a subsequent motion to suppress is designed to prevent forum shopping, and it must be complied with unless the same judge is unavailable or just can’t hear the motion. People v. Rodriguez, 2016 … Continue reading

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CA11: Writ for body attachment for unpaid child support supports search incident

“This appeal presents a question of first impression about the Fourth Amendment: Can the police arrest someone based solely on a civil writ of bodily attachment for unpaid child support? Ted Phillips appeals his conviction of being a felon in … Continue reading

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CA10: Being a resident of Colorado is not reasonable suspicion for detention

“This case asks us to determine whether, under the totality of circumstances, Kansas Highway Patrol Officers Richard Jimerson and Dax Lewis … had reasonable suspicion to detain and search the vehicle of Peter Vasquez. In particular, this case presents the … Continue reading

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