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November 01, 2024
Gunpoint Kidnapping in AT&T Store: Court Confirms Substantial Movement; Conflicts in Rulings Persist
In a dramatic robbery at a Camarillo AT&T store, defendants forced employees at gunpoint into a secluded vault room to load stolen goods. The court upheld a kidnapping conviction, asserting that the 40-foot movement of victims significantly increased their risk of harm. Conflicts among courts over the definition of ...
Case Law Update
October 30, 2024
In the case of Rosenbaum v. City of San Jose, the Ninth Circuit ruled that police officers violated the Fourth Amendment by allowing a K-9 to continue biting an unarmed suspect who had surrendered. The court found that video evidence supported the plaintiff’s claim of excessive force. This case emphasizes the legal limits on..
Case Law Update
October 30, 2024
In Cuevas v. City of Tulare, the Ninth Circuit ruled that passengers in a stopped vehicle are seized under the Fourth Amendment. However, the court upheld qualified immunity for officers who injured bystander Rosa Cuevas while returning fire at a suspect. The case raises significant questions about the balance of officer...
Case Law Update
October 26, 2024
In a significant ruling, the Third District Court of Appeal determined whether visible loose cannabis in a vehicle, despite being a legal amount, constitutes probable cause for further search. The court emphasized considering the totality of circumstances in justifying officers’ actions.
Case Law Update
October 20, 2024
In a San Jose case, an appeals court reversed the trial court, ruling that deadly force against an armed man who posed no immediate threat violated his Fourth Amendment rights. The case underscores the need for clear commands and the principle that mere possession of a weapon is insufficient justification for lethal force.
Case Law Update
October 14, 2024
The Ninth Circuit recently took up the issue of using a jailhouse informant to gather information from a suspect who had already invoked their right to counsel. Miranda rulings over the years have explored this delicate balance, and we have a new case here that offers additional guidance.
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