Pat Down for Weapons
A weapons patdown based upon no more than the fact that the suspect has a criminal history which includes prior a weapons-related conviction is illegal.
The Warrantless Seizure of an Automobile from Another’s Private Property
The Fourth Amendment prevents the warrantless seizure of a vehicle from private property absent exigent circumstances.
The Use of Reasonable Force in Arresting Protestors Engaged in Unlawful Protests
Law enforcement my lawfully use reasonable force in arresting protestors engaged in unlawful protests.
Turning Movements While Failing to Signal
Failing to signal a right hand turn until stopping at a stop sign is not a violation of V.C. § 22108 unless another vehicle is affected thereby, as required by V.C. § 22107.
Unconscious DUI Suspects and Warrantless Blood Draws
A warrantless blood draw is lawful when there is insufficient time to obtain a search warrant before an unconscious, hospitalized DUI suspect is taken into surgery.