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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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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeDecember 10, 2012

Entry to Secure

As previous "Point of Law" articles have discussed, there are four—and only four—legal justifications for entering private premises. For several reasons, the preferred authority for entry is a judicial warrant.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2012

4 Ga. Cops Shoot, Kill Suicidal Man

Four Gwinnett County (Ga.) Police officers shot and killed a man outside an apartment building Wednesday afternoon after he pointed a .45-caliber handgun at them.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2012

One Cleveland Officer Fired 30-40 Rounds After Chase

One of the Cleveland Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of two suspects Thursday night fired 30 to 40 rounds, a lawyer representing the officers said Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 4, 2012

Video: Ohio Officers Under Fire for Deadly Pursuit Shooting

Police dispatch traffic reveals contradictory information about the actions of two suspects who died in a hail of police gunfire late Thursday in East Cleveland.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 29, 2012

Video: Suspect Claims Seattle Cop Choked Him

The attorney of a hit-and-run suspect claims a Seattle Police officer used excessive force on his client during a rough arrest in early October.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 26, 2012

Calif. City Settles with Teen Explorer In Officer Rape Case

A teen explorer who became involved with the Santa Maria (Calif.) Police officer who was fatally shot by colleagues received $185,000 to settle the case.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 26, 2012

High Court Shrugs Off Police Taping Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court signaled its approval of citizen recording of police officers by rejecting an Illinois prosecutor's appeal for enforcement of an anti-eavesdropping law.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 20, 2012

DA Seeks Death In Texas Cop's Killing

The Travis County District Attorney will seek the death penalty for Brandon Daniel, the suspect arrested in Senior Austin Police Officer Jaime Padron's shooting death in April.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 13, 2012

Colo. Officer Attacked by Swordsman Leaves Hospital

The officer was attacked at 6 a.m. Saturday on the Auraria Campus near the Tivoli Student Center. He opened fire after the man refused to obey orders and swung the sword.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 13, 2012

Family of Slain Philly Cop Sues Parole Board

The family of a slain Philadelphia Police officer is suing the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, claiming that the death of Moses Walker could have been prevented.

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