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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2011

Supreme Court to Review Ariz. Immigration Law

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arizona's immigration law, Senate Bill 1070. Its ruling could impact immigration laws nationwide and push the immigration debate into the spotlight during the final months of the 2012 presidential race.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2011

SCOTUS Considers GPS Tracking by LE

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether attaching a high-tech tracking device to suspect's vehicle without a warrant is constitutional.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeOctober 17, 2011

'Good Faith' Revisited

The Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule is not absolute. In a number of decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized that even where a police officer makes an unreasonable search or seizure, there may be compelling reasons not to exclude resulting evidence.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 13, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court Considers Legality of Strip Searches

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday began considering whether a suspect can be strip searched and closely examined before entering jail.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeSeptember 20, 2011

Accent on Officer Safety

Given the ever-present risks to your survival, it's important for you to know that in numerous decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court has created special rules to allow you to investigate crimes and apprehend suspects without undue restrictions that jeopardize your safety. Being aware of these cases can help you avoid taking chances you don't have to take.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2011

Calif. Gov. Approves Release for 81% of Convicted Killers

So far, Gov. Brown has upheld 207 of the parole board's 253 decisions to release convicted killers, as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court's mandate to the state reduce overcrowded prison populations.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 25, 2011

N.J. Makes It Easier for Defendants to Challenge Police Witness Interviews

A New Jersey Supreme Court decision will give criminal defendants greater latitude to challenge police witness interviews by setting up a special hearing whenever a defendant presents evidence that a witness's identification of a suspect was influenced by an officer.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeAugust 1, 2011

Juveniles and Miranda "Custody"

In J.D.B. v. North Carolina, the Supreme Court didn't really clarify the issue of Mirandizing juveniles. Until further issues are litigated, officers should consult policy advisers to obtain guidelines for Mirandizing and interrogating juvenile suspects.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 16, 2011

SCOTUS Sides with LE on Illegal Searches

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of law enforcement officers who perform an illegal search in good faith, which wouldn't trigger the exclusionary rule for evidence that incriminated the subject.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 16, 2011

SCOTUS Expands Miranda Rights for Juveniles

The U.S. Supreme Court has expanded Miranda rights for juveniles, issuing a 5-4 decision stemming from a case involving North Carolina officers who had questioned a 13-year-old.

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