The Supreme Court Case That Could Redefine Police Accountability (Deadly Force)
February 13th, 2025
I. INTRODUCTION A routine traffic stop in Texas in 2016 ended with the death of an unarmed Black man. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Barnes v. Felix, a case that questions how courts should assess police use of force. When an officer uses d…
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Categories: Criminal
Does a Drug Dog Sniff Inside a Vehicle Require Probable Cause?
January 17th, 2025
Traffic stops. We have all been there. You notice the flashing lights in your rearview mirror, pull over, and prepare for the usual questions. But what if the officer doesn’t ask you any questions and instead orders you out of your vehicle and call…
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Categories: Criminal
