Legal
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Jim and Doug discuss the potential such a law would have, as well as the ways in which it could go totally sideways from its intended purpose
The allegation reminds us that there have been some pretty egregious examples of mistreatment of women in law enforcement
Jim and Doug discuss what constitutes force and what constitutes sound tactical judgment
With credit for time served, Mehserle could be eligible for release in about seven months
Said an investigator warned him “that God would punish him for killing the girls”
Also charged with possession of cocaine and misdemeanor possession of more than an ounce of marijuana
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 stipulates that cops must make “reasonable accommodations” to the known physical limitations of a suspect
Video transcripts indicate that Detective Stephanie Lazarus asked if she was on “Candid Camera” during her arrest
Says the suspect had troubled history with law enforcement since the 80s
The $40 million civil rights suit blames police inaction in the stabbing death of an Ecuadorian immigrant by a mob of teens
Mexican officials blasted the law as a prejudiced attack against its citizens in the state; that condemnation has spread south
Chief is “outraged at the disgraceful conduct demonstrated by these officers, who tarnished our badge for their own greed”
A possible plea deal would resolve both federal and state charges against the 19-year-old who faces several charges
Will spend 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting his 3-month-old son in front of state troopers
Numerous people were arrested as part of a multi-agency operation involving 120 federal and local law enforcement officers to combat gang recruitment
Committee wants to draft new law before next session
Officer Kifah Othman was caught on wire trying to orchestrate the weekly buy of “Special K,” a pet tranquilizer that has gained popularity as rave parties
The officer who fired the lethal shot said he thought the man was reaching for a weapon
Faces special circumstance allegations that could make him eligible for the death penalty
A Kentucky man spoke out for the first time since being forced to eat his beard last May
Thomas Steven Sanders was taken into custody Sunday in Miss., after a massive manhunt in a bizarre case that stretched across the country
Told a law school audience in Puerto Rico that experimenting with legalization is a better way to reduce drug abuse and crime
Danielle Pickens was fatally shot in a car on Easter Sunday outside Evelyn Burgess’ house
The second suit alleges use of excessive force by Taos police officers
The case will show how far the mob has fallen, law enforcement experts have said
Honked the horn in front of houses and people came out to see them because they were curious about the van
Colton Harris-Moore, 19, was indicted on five counts, including interstate transportation of a stolen aircraft and being a fugitive in possession of a firearm
The defense does not plan to present any evidence on behalf of the Hasan, who is charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder
A separate investigation is continuing into whether interrogators went too far in their treatment of the suspects during questioning
Under state law, red-light violations captured by camera systems may only be used to impose civil penalties unless a judge issues a court order
Cop asked to see behind her veil in 2002 but the accused kidnapper said she was covered for religious reasons
Two other women have already been convicted of helping Maurice Clemmons