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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 WriterOctober 21, 2021

Former Minneapolis Officer Resentenced to 57 Months for Killing 911 Caller

Judge Kathryn Quaintance, who also presided at Noor's trial, granted prosecutors' request to impose the maximum sentence called for by state sentencing guidelines on Noor's manslaughter conviction, 57 months.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 15, 2021

Attorneys for Former MN Officer who Fatally Shot Woman During 911 Response Want 3.5-Year Sentence

Attorneys for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor filed court documents Thursday requesting leniency when he is resentenced next week for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk Damond.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 14, 2021

Former MN Officer's Attorneys Plan to Argue Killing of Daunte Wright was "Innocent Mistake"

Former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter's attorneys filed a notice of defenses Wednesday afternoon that was made public Thursday morning outlining four potential options.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 7, 2021

MN Supreme Court Denies Chauvin's Request for Public Defender Representation During Appeal

Chief Justice Lorie Gildea signed the order rejecting Chauvin's claim that he's too poor to pay for a lawyer to appeal his convictions on charges of third-degree murder, second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2021

Chicago Mayor Blasts State's Attorney Over Refusal to Charge Gunfight Suspects

The mid-morning gunfight left one shooter dead and two of the suspects wounded. It stemmed from an internal dispute between two factions of the Four Corner Hustlers street gang, according to an internal police report and a law enforcement source with knowledge of the investigation.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleOctober 6, 2021

Understanding Fourth Amendment Seizure

Can it be a seizure when a person isn’t “seized?”

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2021

Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla Over Autopilot Accident that Injured TX Officers

The officers are seeking damages for injuries and permanent disabilities. The lawsuit lists damages in excess of $1,000,000, with maximum damages of $20,000,000.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2021

FL Attorney General Backs Federal Bill to Give Cop Killers Capital Punishment

The Thin Blue Line bill would allow juries to consider any murder or attempted murder of a police officer, firefighter or other first-responders as an “aggravating factor” in death penalty considerations.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 24, 2021

Former Minneapolis Officer Chauvin Appeals Conviction in Floyd Death

Chauvin's appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals came 90 days after his June 25 sentencing on the last day he could have done so, according to court documents.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 24, 2021

Minneapolis-Area DA Will Not Charge People for Spitting on Officer Unless They Hit Hands or Face

“We think the harm caused by spitting on the boot or uniform does not rise to the level of spitting on the face or hands,” Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said.

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