Daily Archives: October 31, 2018

CA9: Using ruse to gain entry for civil investigation and surreptitious video recording was a “search,” but QI applies

The use of a ruse to get consent to enter plaintiff’s house to conduct a civil fraud investigation violated the Fourth Amendment. The surreptitious use of a video recorder was a “search.” However, it was not clearly established at the … Continue reading

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D.Minn.: Res judicata doesn’t bar relitigating motion to suppress within same proceeding

A ruling on a motion to suppress during the proceedings is subject to change. It is not governed by res judicata because it isn’t final. United States v. Baez, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 184017 (D. Minn. Aug. 30, 2018), adopted, … Continue reading

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OH5: To prove GFE doesn’t apply, the defense has to show bad faith [never mind that the burden is on the govt in GFE]

Officers could conduct a protective sweep when executing a search warrant. “In the case at hand, there was no testimony regarding bad faith on part of the officers who searched the residence where Appellant was hiding.” State v. Davis, 2018-Ohio-4368, … Continue reading

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PA: There was no PC for entry on a two-month-old capias

Defendant was arrested as a result of an entry on a capias for a domestic relations “violation.” The warrant was two months getting served, and there was no inquiry into whether defendant was residing at the home of a friend … Continue reading

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D.Mass.: The govt had burden on exigency and it failed

The government failed to prove that exigency justified its warrantless entry. United States v. Caballero, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 182505 (D. Mass. Oct. 24, 2018)*:

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OH2: As to motel room registered guest, entry permitted by arrest warrant under Payton

If the person being sought is a registered guest in a motel room, Payton permits entry on an arrest warrant. If a guest, then a search warrant is required under Steagald. His car outside the room gave reason to believe … Continue reading

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