In a dog fighting investigation, Dallas PD [showing great respect for the rights of a homeowner] got a drone fly over warrant for residential property. Seeing dogs chained up in a dog fighting training configuration, officers obtained a search warrant for the property. On the good faith exception alone, the search is valid. United States v. Boyd, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 228859 (N.D. Tex. Oct. 2, 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defendant\u2019s cursory argument the affidavit for warrant was bare bones and the magistrate was not neutral and detached isn\u2019t enough to overcome the good faith exception. United States v. Franklin, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 227802 (N.D. Miss. Oct. 5, 2026).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was probable cause based on collective knowledge. People v. Wilson, 2026 Mich. App. LEXIS 8405 (Oct. 5, 2026).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The officer\u2019s search of defendant\u2019s SD card didn\u2019t exceed that of the private search. United States v. Matheny, 2026 U.S. App. LEXIS 30514 (4th Cir. Oct. 6, 2026).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In a dog fighting investigation, Dallas PD [showing great respect for the rights of a homeowner] got a drone fly over warrant for residential property. Seeing dogs chained up in a dog fighting training configuration, officers obtained a search warrant … Continue reading