Daily Archives: November 29, 2024

FL6: Def confesses error that his motion to suppress abandoned property shouldn’t have been granted

Defendant moved to suppress something he threw away in flight from the police, and the trial court granted it. On appeal, he confesses error that it was abandoned. Reversed. State v. Howard, 2024 Fla. App. LEXIS 9246 (Fla. 6th DCA … Continue reading

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WaPo: TSA PreCheck vs. Clear: What’s better for price and privacy?

WaPo: TSA PreCheck vs. Clear: What’s better for price and privacy? by Tatum Hunter (“Clear saves you time at the airport. Just make sure to read the fine print.” “Airport security is, by nature, at odds with individual privacy. The … Continue reading

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Debra Cassens Weiss, Are police responsible for damaging home to oust suspect? Sotomayor and Gorsuch see important issue

Debra Cassens Weiss, Are police responsible for damaging home to oust suspect? Sotomayor and Gorsuch see important issue (ABAJ Nov. 26, 2024) (“The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to decide whether police must compensate a Texas homeowner for damages … Continue reading

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