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Point of Law: The Limits of Electronic Searches

Can an individual be prosecuted for despicable criminal conduct based on evidence obtained in violation of the United States Constitution? Ultimately, the Ninth Circuit judges wrote, “In the circumstances of this case (United States v. Holcomb, 23-469 (9th Cir. 2025)), respect for the Constitution and the rule of law requires an answer of “no.”

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2013

Ark. Troopers Pass 107-Year-Old Man's Shooting to Special Prosecutor

The 107-year-old Arkansas man fatally shot by Pine Bluff Police SWAT officers told officers earlier this year they would have to shoot him or take him to jail before he went to live with his son-in-law.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2013

107-Year-Old Ark. Man Killed In Police Gun Battle

Pine Bluff (Ark.) Police SWAT officers shot and killed a 107-year-old man who opened fire on them during a standoff at a home on Saturday. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call involving Monroe Isadore, who had pointed a gun at his granddaughter.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2013

N.Y. Sheriffs Won't Enforce Gun-Control Law

Several New York sheriffs have come out against the SAFE Act that was signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in January. The New York State Sheriffs' Association has joined a lawsuit challenging the gun-control law.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2013

SCOTUS To Hear Co-Tenant Search Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a California case involving a suspect arrested by police after his girlfriend allowed officers to search the couple's apartment.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2013

Dash-Cam Released of Deadly N.C. Pursuit

The Wilson County (N.C.) Sheriff's Office released 41 minutes of patrol car video from a deadly July pursuit that ended with the death of a suspect in a convenience store robbery.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2013

Video: Suspect Killed In Tampa-Area Gun Battle

A Tampa-area sexual assault suspect who fired at police vehicles pursuing him Friday during a sprawling manhunt has died following a gun battle with officers in front of a Waffle House on U.S. 301.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2013

Handcuffed Woman Ejected From Patrol Car

A woman who suffered serious injuries when she fell out of a moving LAPD patrol car is suing the agency, claiming the officers were negligent in not securing her.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2013

Former Phoenix Officer Testifies In Murder Trial

Richard Chrisman testified Tuesday that Daniel Rodriguez tried to grab his service weapon two times and raised a bicycle over his head in an attempt to strike him.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2013

Man Apologizes to Ohio Cop With 'Idiot' Sign

A man convicted to making threatening 911 calls to Cleveland police officers began holding a sign referring to himself as an idiot outside of Second District headquarters Monday.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeSeptember 2, 2013

When Silence is Golden

Whenever you see or hear a suspect doing or saying something an innocent person would not, your observations should go into your reports. The suspect's selective silence can sometimes indicate a consciousness of guilt.

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