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Tag: U.S. Supreme Court Cases: Page 3
Patrol
Prosecution of TX Detective Ends as Supreme Court Declines Case
The nation’s highest court announced Monday that it will not take up the case, upholding the rulings of lower courts that cleared Charles Kleinert of criminal wrongdoing in the July 2013 death of Larry Jackson Jr. Kleinert has said his gun accidentally fired when he was trying to arrest Jackson.
January 9, 2018
Technology
Supreme Court to Review Need for Warrant for Cellphone Tower Data
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court hears its latest case about privacy in the digital age. At issue is whether police generally need a warrant to review the records.
November 27, 2017
Patrol
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
If you respond to a call involving a suicidal person who's not
endangering anyone else, it might be best to not intervene.
October 16, 2017
Patrol
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Deputies in Excessive Force Case
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that an appeals court had used the wrong standard in sustaining a $4 million judgment against two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies.
May 30, 2017
Patrol
Monday Ruling by U.S. Supreme Court Could Reduce Lawsuits Against Officers
This decision makes it much harder to sue the police, because almost all confrontations have unique features that could be used to block lawsuits. In essence, the court is signaling that it wants fewer suits against officers in the lower courts, and is chiding the appellate courts for allowing such suits.
January 10, 2017
Patrol
Police May Use Evidence Found After Illegal Stops, Supreme Court Says
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that evidence found by police officers after illegal stops may be used in court if the officers conducted their searches after learning that the defendants had outstanding arrest warrants.
June 21, 2016
Patrol
Supreme Court Sides With Death Row Inmate in Racial Discrimination Case
The Supreme Court ruled Monday morning in favor of a death row inmate in a case concerning race discrimination in jury selection.
May 23, 2016
Patrol
Overlooked Legal Nuggets
From time to time, we get a really helpful decision that can make our jobs easier, and yet few people seem to learn about it or realize its significance. Here are 10 such decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court.
May 4, 2016
Patrol
Justices Divided Over N.J. Police Officer's First Amendment Case
Heffernan was demoted to patrol officer the next day and told it was because of his "overt" involvement in a political campaign. But was it a First Amendment issue?
January 21, 2016
Patrol
Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida Death Sentence Process
Florida's death penalty sentencing process violates the constitutional rights of criminal defendants by granting judges powers that juries should wield, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.
January 12, 2016
Patrol
Trooper Who Shot at Fleeing Driver Cannot Be Sued, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court decided Monday that a Texas state trooper who shot and killed a fleeing suspect in a high-speed chase cannot be held civilly liable for the man's death, even though the officer's superior had told him not to shoot.
November 10, 2015
Patrol
Hotel/Motel Registry Checks
A supreme court decision might have the adverse effect of making it easier for motels conspiring with criminals to thwart police investigations.
August 21, 2015
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