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Case Law Update
May 13, 2025
Miranda v. Arizona was decided in 1966, but it’s far from settled. New facts, circumstances, and rulings continue to shape its meaning. A recent appeal in a death penalty case involving a gang member and multiple shootings raises key issues law enforcement and prosecutors must stay aware of.
Case Law Update
May 07, 2025
In a new social media stalking ruling, an appeals court ruled on whether harassing and threatening public Facebook posts focused on a former girlfriend constituted stalking – even though they were sent to someone other than the victim. The case explores the requirements for a “credible threat” being “directed at a victim
Case Law Update
May 07, 2025
In a ruling this month, the Fourth District examined evidence in a rape case where the defendant used corporal punishment, isolation and threats of God’s retribution to force intercourse with his two daughters. Is a psychological threat of retribution akin to the direct use of force or fear? Read inside to learn more.
Case Law Update
April 27, 2025
De Facto Arrests: What Are They, When Does a Detention Become an Arrest and What Facts Determine It?
This ruling looks at a detention where officers see a gun in the back of a car and handcuff a detainee, but otherwise lack probable cause to arrest him. The court explored whether using handcuffs converts a lawful detention into an illegal de facto arrest. Key context includes safety of the officer and public.
Case Law Update
April 27, 2025
Court looks to 2011 case to determine an officer was not entitled to qualified immunity after shooting a suspect holding a knife to his own neck, even as he approached the officer. Legal Updates provides resources to help you understand previous rulings that raise the specter of potential civil liability on the job.
Case Law Update
April 20, 2025
A new ruling from the Ninth Circuit brings the Fourth Amendment, timely medical care and qualified immunity into the equation of when a police officer must seek health care for a detainee or arrestee. Not doing so when a solo-crash drive had suffered a stroke delayed medical care that may have prevented lifelong injuries.
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