In this edition of Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday, Bruce reviews the recent Supreme Court decision Kisela v. Hughes issued by the court on April 2, 2018. BLUE KEY PHRASES: Use of Force Deadly Force Qualified Immunity Clearly Established BLUE KEY CASES: Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U. S. 1 (1985) Graham v. Connor, 490 U. S. 386 …
In this episode, Bruce-Alan Barnard reviews a 42 USC 1983 civil suit for excessive use of force resulting in the death of the suspect. KEY PHRASES: Use of Force Deadly Force Qualified Immunity KEY CASES: Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989) Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 (1985) Saucier v. Katz, 533 U.S. 194 …
In this audio recording of Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-07, Bruce discusses the legal aspects of US v. Rasberry. This case is from the First Circuit and was released in February 2018. KEY PHRASES: Consent to Search Terry Stop Terry Frisk Arrest Search Incident to Arrest KEY CASES: Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) …
Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-06 In Search of the Reasonable Officer This week Bruce discusses the development of the “reasonable officer standard” in Graham v Connor and the practical and political problems with the application of the standard. The Elie Mystal quote is from the More Perfect podcast episode called “Mr. Graham and the Reasonable …
Winfrey v. Rogers (5th Cir. Feb. 2017) – The is a 1983 civil suit for malicious prosecution with the primary issue on appeal focused on Qualified Immunity. This is the audio recording of Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-05 aired on 7 Feb 2018. Key Terms: Probable Cause Malicious Prosecution Fourth Amendment False Affidavit Qualified Immunity …
Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-04 (31 JAN 2018) United States v Azor (First Circuit Jan 2018) Wiretap order information leads to traffic stop, automobile search, arrest, and search warrant application and execution.
Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-03. This is the audio from the BBW “Case of the Week” – US v Wesby This is a Supreme Court decision addressing probable cause and qualified immunity.
This is the audio from the recorded webinar: Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-02 United States v. Clark (1st Circuit Jan 3, 2018) KEY CASES: Rodriguez v. United States, 135 S.Ct. 1609 (2015) Hiibel v. Sixth Jud. Dist. Ct., 542 U.S. 177 (2004) Brendlin v. California, 551 U.S. 249 (2007) Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431 …
This is the audio from the recorded webinar of Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar number 2018-01. United States v Coffell (11th Circuit Dec 14, 2017) KEY PHRASES: Search and Seizure Government Action Warrant Application Scope of Search Plain View Seizure Subjective Motivation KEY CASES: United States v. Jacobsen, 466 U.S. 109 (1984) Brigham City, Utah v. …
In this “Week in Review” episode, Bruce takes a look at state and federal cases that came out earlier in the week that have an impact on the legal aspects of law enforcement.