United States v. Goebel 10thCIR 26MAY2020
A Roswell NM police officer on patrol in the early morning hours heard a report of a reckless driver. He observed…
A Roswell NM police officer on patrol in the early morning hours heard a report of a reckless driver. He observed…
This is an interesting case with a good discussion of what constitutes a seizure under the Fourth Amendment and whether a…
This is another Fourth and Fifth Amendment “combo” case with search and seizure issues as well as Miranda issues. In this…
A principal of a school calls 911 and reports gunshots coming from the direction of nearby woods. Two deputies arrive at…
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This is a GREAT case for reviewing what constitutes a seizure of a person under the Fourth Amendment as well as…
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Key Phrases: Traffic Stop, Seizure, First Amendment, Free Speech, Qualified Immunity “Fits of rudeness or lack of gratitude may violate the…
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