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New Jersey Public Safety Officers Law Blog
Attorney General’s Office Steps Up Oversight Of Edison Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit
As reported by nj.com, State and County law enforcement officials have stepped up oversight of the Edison Police Department’s internal affairs unit, which has been beset by allegations that…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Do You Have to Let the Police Search Your Car ?
By Rob McKinney
My last post illustrated your constitutional right to remain silent when confronted by police. Following up on that theme is a report from the morning news. Eric Bugg was stopped…
The Contingency
Quote of the Day: Jon O. Newman
Perhaps there is a police officer somewhere who would interpret an automobile passenger’s giving him the finger as a signal of distress, creating a suspicion that something occurring in the…
The Contingency
Quote of the Day: Per Curiam
Being tall, approaching someone, and asking them questions (even in an accusatory tone) does not arguably satisfy the elements of any crime. Ackerson v. City of White Plains, No. 11-4649-cv,…
PropertyProf Blog
What, Exactly, Is the Role of the Police?
By propertyprof
Illegally evict 10s of thousands from their homes? No police response. Try to set up free food bank on a public sidewalk outside of Bank of America?
The Trademark Blog
Ollie on Free Speech: Taunting a Police K-9
I'm Ollie, senior dog correspondent. Defendant was inches away from a police K-9 named Timber, no doubt a good dog, making barking and hissing noises, agitating Timber. When a police…
New Jersey Public Safety Officers Law Blog
Newark’s Murder and Violent Crime Rates Increase Amid Police Layoffs
As reported by nj.com, three fatal shootings in the last two days pushed Newark’s homicide total to 29 this year, a 71 percent jump in killings compared with the…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
What Makes Evading Arrest a Felony in Tennessee ?
By Rob McKinney
One of the worst decisions you can make is to try to outrun the police.My tip for the day on how to get along with police on the roadway…
EvidenceProf Blog
Faith No More: Court Of Appeals Of Ohio Affirms Best Evidence Ruling Based On Lack Of Bad Faith By Police
By Colin Miller
Like its federal counterpart, Ohio Rule of Evidence 1002 provides thatTo prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph, the original writing, recording, or photograph is required, except as otherwise…
EvidenceProf Blog
Book ‘Em Danno!: Court Of Appeals Of Indiana Notes That Police Records Created In Connection With Routine Booking Procedures Are Admissible Under Rule 803(8)
By Colin Miller
Federal Rule of Evidence 803(8) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay forRecords, reports, statements, or data compilations, in any form, of public offices or agencies, setting forth (A) the…