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Sanzone v. Gray – Use of Deadly Force

Sanzone v. Gray – Use of Deadly Force

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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 (2001)

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The Case of the Rasberry Jam

The Case of the Rasberry Jam

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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)
Michigan v. Long, 463 U. S. 1032 (1983)
Minnesota v. Dickerson, 508 U.S. 366 (1993)
California v. Chimel, 395 U.S. 752 (1969) *
(* Not cited in this case, but key to decision)

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In Search of the Reasonable Officer

In Search of the Reasonable Officer

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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 Man”  and is used with the kind permission of New York Public Radio which produces the More Perfect podcasts.

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The Case of the Bloodhound Blunder

The Case of the Bloodhound Blunder

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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

Key Cases:

  • Albright v. Oliver, 510 U.S. 266 (1998)
  • Tolan v. Cotton, 134 S.Ct. 1861 (2014)
  • Ashcroft v. al-Kidd, 563 U.S. 731 (2011)
  • Malley v. Briggs, 475 U.S. 335 (1986)
  • Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154 (1978)
  • St. Amant v. Thompson, 390 U.S. 727 (1968)
  • Florida v. Harris, 568 U.S. 237 (2013)

 

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The Case of the Bulge in the Waistband

The Case of the Bulge in the Waistband

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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 (1984)

KEY PHRASES:

  • Vehicle Stop
  • Terry Stop
  • Terry Frisk
  • Scope of Frisk
  • Exclusionary Rule

Inevitable Discovery

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The Case of the Busted Stove

The Case of the Busted Stove

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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. Stuart, 547 U.S. 398 (2006)
  • Horton v. California, 496 U.S. 128 (1990)
  • Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154 (1978)

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