Daily Archives: July 10, 2018

TPM: Manafort Loses Fight Over Storage Unit Search In Virginia Case

TPM: Manafort Loses Fight Over Storage Unit Search In Virginia Case by Tierney Sneed (opinion in story):

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CA9: Def’s 22 minute detention was reasonable because he wouldn’t properly ID himself

Defendant’s 22-minute detention was reasonable because he was lying about who he was, and officers had a right to know. United States v. Thompson, 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 18603 (9th Cir. July 9, 2018). Defendant’s vehicle was outside a house … Continue reading

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CA3: NJ bail reform act doesn’t violate 4A or 8A

New Jersey’s bail reform act which shifts emphasis away from money bail to other restraints and conditions to assure release and return to court does not violate the Fourth Amendment. Not all restraints are unreasonable, given a probable cause finding … Continue reading

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