The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that asking about a driver’s parole status during a traffic stop is a constitutionally valid safety measure. This decision affirms that such questions, directly related to officer safety, do not…
Requiring a parolee to use a thumbprint to access their phone is lawful and does not breach Fifth Amendment rights. This practice is permitted under parole conditions. The court also ruled that the legality of a "security sweep" before a…
The Third District Court of Appeal determined that searching a vehicle without probable cause is illegal. Additionally, once reasonable suspicion of criminal activity dissipates following the arrest of one group member, all other members must be…
A new ruling defines the scope of resisting arrest by force or violence under 69(a) P.C. A defendant's threat with an unloaded handgun led to conviction, showcasing legal interpretations and officer restraint.
Learn about the contentious legality of inventory searches when an arrestee is released without booking. Dive into the pivotal case of United States v. Sapalasan (9th Cir. Apr. 1, 2024) and its implications on police procedures and individual rights.
