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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 WriterMarch 6, 2017

Proposed NC Bill Would Add What to Do at Traffic Stop to Driver's Ed

Deadly encounters between police officers and motorists have lawmakers across the country thinking driver’s education should require students to be taught what to do in a traffic stop.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2017

Public Officials' Work-Related Personal Email Public Record, CA Supreme Court Rules

Texts and emails sent by public employees on their personal devices or accounts are a matter of public record if they deal with official business, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a unanimous decision.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2017

AZ Senate OKs Racketeering Charges for Riots

The Arizona Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that makes participating in or helping organize a protest that turns into a riot an offense that could lead to criminal racketeering charges.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2017

Drunken Driver Gets 12 Years Plus for Killing PA Officer

A man will spend at least 12 years in prison on third-degree murder, drunken driving, and other charges for a wrong-way crash that killed a western Pennsylvania police officer and injured his K-9 in 2015.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2017

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maryland Assault Rifle Ban

A federal appeals court has upheld the assault rifle ban Maryland lawmakers passed in 2013, concluding that the guns outlawed by the measure are not entitled to protection under the Second Amendment.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2017

FLEOA Endorses Law Enforcement Retirement Bill for All Uniformed Officers

Today, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) issued a statement of support for the re-introduction of S. 424, the Law Enforcement Officers’ Equity Act.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2017

Burglar Shot in Butt by NYPD Officer Claims PTSD, Sues for $10 Million

A burglary suspect shot in the rear end by NYPD officers who caught him inside a Queens home claims he is the victim — and wants $10 million for PTSD.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2017

Mississippi Considering Firing Squad, Gas, Electrocution Executions

Mississippi lawmakers are advancing a proposal to add firing squad, electrocution and gas chamber as execution methods in case a court blocks the use of lethal injection drugs.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2017

Los Angeles Pays $1.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Justified Police Shooting

The Los Angeles city council approved a $1.5 million payment Wednesday to settle a lawsuit filed by the parents of Ezell Ford over his fatal shooting by police in South Los Angeles.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 6, 2017

WA Officer Sues City Over Mayor's Comments After OIS

A Wapato, WA, police officer has filed a $1.5 million claim against the city for “divisive and inflammatory” comments its mayor posted on social media in the aftermath of a July officer-involved fatal shooting.

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