Daily Archives: October 5, 2021

D.N.J.: Generalized “street tip” about defendant wasn’t RS

The street tip officers got was transmitted now third hand to the stopping officer. The tips were unremarkable about their credibility and weight. The court finds no reasonable suspicion for defendant’s stop. United States v. Joyner, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS … Continue reading

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D.D.C.: Def abandoned a gun in flight up stairs in a house

Defendant fled up stairs when the police entered on a search warrant. He was captured finally on the third floor landing and was brought downstairs. A gun was found where he was lying on the floor. It was abandoned. United … Continue reading

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OH12: Exclusionary rule doesn’t apply to violations of statute unless it also violates 4A

A statutory violation is not subject to suppression unless it also shows a violation of the Constitution. “Suppression is a remedy only for a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which in turn, only requires that a search and seizure be … Continue reading

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