Daily Archives: December 19, 2018

OH11: Def was reasonably believed to be a resident in motel room, not a visitor, so arrest warrant permitted entry

Officers had reason to believe that defendant was a resident in the motel room, not a visitor, so an arrest warrant was enough for officers to enter. State v. Hughes, 2018-Ohio-5069. 2018 Ohio App. LEXIS 5384 (11th Dist. Dec. 17, … Continue reading

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OR: Using cell phone while driving is PC for a stop

Pushing buttons on a cell phone while driving was probable cause for a stop. State v. Pham, 295 Ore. App. 322, 2018 Ore. App. LEXIS 1572 (Dec. 14, 2018).* Defendant questions a representation of the officer in the probable cause … Continue reading

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