Daily Archives: August 12, 2018

IN: Even though def called off drug deal with CI at last minute there still was RS

The CI was working off his own charges. The CI had to make several tries to make a deal with defendant, and, when it happened, there was advance planning related by the CI. They also were talking on a cell … Continue reading

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CA3: The govt’s mere attribution of a cell phone to def doesn’t give him standing

Defendant couldn’t show standing in the cell phones that were searched. “ On appeal, Gatson points to the Government’s attribution of Phone 1 to him as evidence of his standing to make a claim. However, this attribution by the Government … Continue reading

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E.D.Pa.: No seizure until def made to accompany officer to security office

Police used intel to make an inquiry of defendant. Until he was made to accompany the officer to a security office, he wasn’t seized. Then, there was consent on the totality. United States v. Martin, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 134183 … Continue reading

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NYLJ: Judge Orders NYPD Study Requiring Officers to Use Body Cameras Earlier in Encounters

NYLJ: Judge Orders NYPD Study Requiring Officers to Use Body Cameras Earlier in Encounters by Colby Hamilton: U.S. District Judge Torres called for the program after a May report recommended officers begin recording during the lowest level of encounters with … Continue reading

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