A traffic stop on the curtilage affords police the ability to stop and inquire under Collins v. Virginia. \u201cCurtilage is a concept that safeguards a person’s right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, but it is not a protective force field that shields a person from the consequences of committing a traffic infraction in front of a police officer simply because the driver then reaches the safety of home.\u201d Hardy v. McGaha, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 52525 (D. Utah Mar. 12, 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defendant contends that the officer was \u201cdeceitful\u201d because he said he had reasonable suspicion and could apply for a warrant (which requires probable cause). However, defendant had no DL, so the vehicle could be towed anyway. Ultimately it was by consent. United States v. Gonzalez-Nieves, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 52542 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 13, 2026).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defendant doesn\u2019t tell the court how the Fourth Amendment was violated. People v. Clase, 2026 NY Slip Op 50297(U) (N.Y. Co. Mar. 10, 2026).*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A traffic stop on the curtilage affords police the ability to stop and inquire under Collins v. Virginia. \u201cCurtilage is a concept that safeguards a person’s right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, but it is not a … Continue reading