An Unconstitutional Arrest for Refusing To Show ID to the Cops ... One downside to the ruling from the standpoint of criminal justice reform is that Deputy Fulford was granted qualified immunity for Wingate's unlawful arrest. [More]
Funny, how that always seems to kick in for the most unqualified...
[Via Michael G]
David, I've already read the opinion last week.
ReplyDeleteThat's because the 4th had not ruled on this before.
Now, all LEOS are put on noticed. Behave - or else.
Yes, but then all the next cop has to do is change the circumstances slightly, and he gets off, too.
ReplyDelete"in Baxter v. Bracey, the Court let stand a Sixth Circuit decision which said that a prior case holding it unconstitutional for police to deploy a canine against a suspect who had surrendered by lying on the ground did not “clearly establish” that it was unlawful for police to deploy a canine against a suspect who had surrendered by sitting on the ground with his hands up."
Is it legal in a house?
Is it legal with a mouse?
Is it legal In a box?
Is it legal with a fox?