Daily Archives: August 22, 2024

D.Minn.: PC shown for SW for dog sniff at apartment door

There was probable cause for a dog sniff warrant at defendant’s apartment door. There was also probable cause for the warrant for his vehicle. The use of an unwitting informant doesn’t negate probable cause (collecting cases). United States v. Turner, … Continue reading

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Cal.4th: Motorist can be ordered from car without RS

The search was reasonable when viewed objectively, and the superior court is reversed. “We have reviewed the video from the two officers’ body-worn cameras, which were admitted into evidence at the hearing on the motion. Viewed objectively, we see no … Continue reading

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Just Security: Warrantless “Defensive” Searches of FISA Section 702 Data Violate the Fourth Amendment

Just Security: Warrantless “Defensive” Searches of FISA Section 702 Data Violate the Fourth Amendment by Noah Chauvin:

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MD: No claim for false arrest under an arrest warrant approved by a judge on PC

After being acquitted in a bench trial on interpretation of the statute involved, plaintiff sued for false arrest and malicious prosecution. The arrest warrant was issued on probable cause by a neutral and detached magistrate, and the officers had to … Continue reading

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