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.
In our continuing discussion of the use of deadly force, qualified immunity and civil liability of municipalities, we examine a recent appeals court ruling in a Los Angeles shooting in which an officer fired multiple volleys of shots as an armed…
Recent appeals court ruling highlights the criteria officers need to consider when approaching someone in what may become a detention instead of a consensual chat. Rule of thumb: in the totality of the circumstances, would a reasonable person…
