In Tennessee, Smelling of Alcohol and Admitting to Drinking is Sufficient for Warrantless Arrest
The Tennessee Supreme Court made it clear in a ruling published on Friday that performance on field sobriety tests are…
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Extreme Politeness Is Insufficient Probable Cause for Search
In a case where a motorist was searched during a routine traffic stop, because of being too polite, and a…
2nd Circuit Rules Anonymous 911 Calls Insufficient for Search and Arrest if There’s No Emergency
In USA v. Freeman, the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit ruled last week that the credibility of…
Indiana Man’s Contention on Stop without Probable Cause Upheld by Appeals Court
Last week, the Indiana Court of Appeals overturned the denial by the trial court of a motion to suppress evidence…