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Directive Not To Contact Witnesses Improper

Directive Not To Contact Witnesses Improper

Apr 07, 2024

The County initiated an investigation focused on Lance Scimeca concerning an alleged violation of a ...

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“Detention For Investigation” How Long Is Too Long?

“Detention For Investigation” How Long Is Too Long?

Apr 06, 2024

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that a five-hour detention, even assuming a legitimat...

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Ca Supreme Court Upholds Immunity For Police Pursuit Damages

Ca Supreme Court Upholds Immunity For Police Pursuit Damages

Apr 05, 2024

Police pursuing a suspect in the City of Gardena, employed a PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) to...

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“Brady List” Disclosure Held Permissible

“Brady List” Disclosure Held Permissible

Apr 04, 2024

The California Supreme Court’s unanimous decision held that LASO’s “sharing with prosecutors t...

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“Brady List” Argument In Supreme Court

“Brady List” Argument In Supreme Court

Apr 03, 2024

The California Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on June 5, 2019. The case concerns whe...

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Boater Cannot Be Compelled To Take Blood Alcohol Test

Boater Cannot Be Compelled To Take Blood Alcohol Test

Apr 02, 2024

On September 3, 2017, Yolo County Sheriff’s Sergeant Machado detained the occupants of a boating v...

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The Effect Of Retirement On Your Disciplinary Appeal

The Effect Of Retirement On Your Disciplinary Appeal

Apr 01, 2024

A client recently asked, “Can I still appeal my termination, if I retire after I was served a not...

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Use Of Spotlights: When Does A Detention Occur?

Use Of Spotlights: When Does A Detention Occur?

Mar 09, 2024

People v. Leon Tacardon14 Cal. 5th 235 (2022) CA Supreme Court Question: Are you being detained ...

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No Discipline For Officer’s Refusal To Consent To Cell Search Turiano V. City Of Phoenix Cv-21-01428-phx-mtl

No Discipline For Officer’s Refusal To Consent To Cell Search Turiano V. City Of Phoenix Cv-21-01428-phx-mtl

Mar 07, 2024

Question – Can you be disciplined for refusing to produce your personal cell phone for an administ...

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