Daily Archives: July 22, 2024

CA11: “[W]hile an in-the-presence observation may be sufficient for a warrantless misdemeanor arrest, it is not necessary under the Fourth Amendment.”

“[W]hile an in-the-presence observation may be sufficient for a warrantless misdemeanor arrest, it is not necessary under the Fourth Amendment.” United States v. Gonzalez, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 17813 (11th Cir. July 19, 2024):

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W.D.Mo.: Def didn’t show he was driving overdue rented car with anyone’s permission

Defendant had no standing in the rented car he was driving. It was rented by another person, and it had not been timely returned. He didn’t show that he was driving with anyone’s permission. United States v. Manning, 2024 U.S. … Continue reading

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Reason: New Jersey Wants Your Baby’s Genes

Reason: New Jersey Wants Your Baby’s Genes by Elizabeth Nolan Brown (“Using genomic sequencing, doctors can diagnose diseases and abnormalities, reveal sensitivities to environmental stimulants, and assess a person’s risk of developing conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Ernest Post, chairman … Continue reading

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