Defense counsel wasn\u2019t ineffective for not arguing the state constitution in a federal criminal case. United States v. Powell, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 256220 (W.D. La. Dec. 10, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHere, the affidavit detailed the information on which the officer relied, including his experience and knowledge relating to narcotics investigations, statements from confidential informants, and findings from law enforcement investigations corroborating much of the information provided. Considering the totality of information, the affidavit was not so lacking in indicia of probable cause as to render reliance on the warrant unreasonable, and the district court did not err in finding that the good faith exception applied.\u201d United States v. Fitzpatrick, No. 24-4240, 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 32453 (4th Cir. Dec. 11, 2025).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was no reasonable suspicion for defendant minor\u2019s stop after seeing him on the street after a ShotSpotter report in the area. His body movements suggested he was hiding something and then he fled, apparently tossing a magazine. State v. Y.A., 2025 Del. Fam. Ct. LEXIS 36 (Dec. 5, 2025).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Defense counsel wasn\u2019t ineffective for not arguing the state constitution in a federal criminal case. United States v. Powell, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 256220 (W.D. La. Dec. 10, 2025). \u201cHere, the affidavit detailed the information on which the officer relied, … Continue reading