Legal
The Legal topic page on Police1 is a must-read for any officer, at any agency, who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest news. Every trial, verdict and court decision that has to do with cops will be covered on this page.
The 6th Circuit upheld a man’s carjacking conviction, ruling a police photo lineup was not unduly suggestive
Court upheld a 15-year sentence after ruling a defendant who claimed he was “saving” minors targeted in a child sex sting
Defense attorneys have no obligation to present the truth and I continuously see officers shocked when they learn this in court
The Immigration Enforcement Identification Safety Act would mandate that any officer conducting immigration enforcement display their names and agency affiliations
Ruling in Ames v. Ohio, justices reject higher burden of proof for majority-group plaintiffs in sex discrimination cases
The two deputies used a Signal chat to relay identifying information to federal immigration agents, a practice which is now prohibited by Colorado state law
The 8th Circuit affirms qualified immunity for officer in shooting of off-duty cop during a chaotic pursuit in St. Louis
The evolving threat of personal data to obstruct justice and imperil officers
Old Orchard Beach reserve officer Jon Luke Evans, originally from Jamaica, overstayed his visa; the attempted purchase triggered an alert to the ATF, which alerted ICE
Albert Booze pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after using Deputy Christopher Knight’s TASER and a knife in a 2021 fatal confrontation at Bibb County Jail
Former Columbus officer Adam Coy fatally shot Andre Hill in December 2020; he told jurors that he feared for his life because he thought Hill was holding a silver revolver
The complaint argues suppressors are commonly used for lawful purposes such as hearing protection, hunting and home defense, and are legal in 42 states
Earlier this year, Todd Bonlarron, an assistant Palm Beach County administrator, said security during the president’s time in the area can cost $200,000 to $300,000 a day
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs for training, equipment and readiness efforts
The measure calls on AG Pam Bondi to seek to overturn legal rulings that make it difficult for cities and states to force homeless people into shelters and substance-abuse centers
Two of three judges agreed the law “meaningfully constrains” the constitutional right to keep arms by forcing gun owners to get rechecked before each purchase of bullets
Natalie Rupnow opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, killing teacher Erin Michelle West and student Rubi Vergara; her father could face up to 18 years in prison
“If New York City won’t stand up for the safety of its citizens, we will,” Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a news release
If they know why Kohberger did it, investigators haven’t said so publicly; it is also not clear why he spared two roommates who were home at the time
Charges dropped against 120+ defendants, including assault suspects, because they can’t get attorney
The Massachussetts case dismissals, which include an alleged assault on cops and domestic assault, are the result of public defenders refusing to take cases over a pay dispute
She sentenced Brett Hankison, 49, to 33 months in prison for the conviction of use of excessive force with three years of supervised probation to follow the prison term
The Graham Hoffman Act, introduced by Sens. Eric Schmitt and Maggie Hassan, would make any assault on a police officer, firefighter or EMS provider a federal crime
The officer, accused of stealing electronics while working overnight off-duty security, faces a third-degree felony and internal investigation
Mark Dial was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and possessing an instrument of crime and sentenced to 9.5 months in prison; he had already served 10 months
Brett Hankinson fired multiple shots into Taylor’s apartment after her boyfriend fired shots at fellow officers, but his shots did not strike anyone
“Thanks to our troops who stepped up to answer the call, the lawlessness in Los Angeles is subsiding,” Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said
Joseph Huffaker and Brendan Jacy Tatum, while working as Rohnert Park officers, targeted drivers, telling them “they were federal agents to scare them”
The other deputy on scene refused to give the rabbit to Grant County Deputy Alejandro Gomez, fearing that he would kill it; after Gomez took the rabbit, he threw it against a cruiser
SB 4-C, which criminalized illegal immigration on the state level, was blocked by a lower court; Florida’s attorney general appealed to the Supreme Court to have the injunction removed
Ronald Mortensen, 59, was released from prison after agreeing to a plea deal and being sentenced to time he had already served
Former officials allege that Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and ex-commissioner Edward Caban participated in a scheme to promote “unqualified” personal friends
Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik was forced to forfeit five days of leave for failing to “properly supervise” ex-Trooper Michael Proctor, who sent “inappropriate” texts about Karen Read
Swatting is a rising threat that endangers lives, strains emergency services and demands a coordinated response
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