Daily Archives: March 8, 2020

WY: Refusing to permit execution of SW for blood BAC supported obstruction conviction

Defendant was properly convicted of obstruction of a peace officer for refusing to permit a search of his blood under a search warrant. Garza v. State, 2020 WY 32, 2020 Wyo. LEXIS 34 (Mar. 4, 2020). “Bennett-Martin cannot recover compensatory … Continue reading

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CA4: Routine traffic checkpoint complied with 4A

A routine traffic checkpoint complied with the Fourth Amendment where the roadblock was established to check licenses, automobile registrations, and compliance with motor vehicle laws to ensure the safe and legal operation of motor vehicles on the roadways. Defendant did … Continue reading

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IA: DL of registered owner of car RS for stop

An LPN search showed the DL of the owner suspended. It turned out, however, to be the result of a clerical error. The officer suspected defendant driver was under the influence. The stop was with reasonable suspicion under the Fourth … Continue reading

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