People v. Burns, 2016 IL 118973 (March). Episode 154 (Duration 4:58)
The “no-nights visits” rule is affirmed, can’t bring the sniffer dog to your front step for a little sniff action. [Read more…]
The Essence Of A Modern Police Drug Dog Sniff Comes Down To How Fast The Dog Can Get There
See People v. Reedy, 2015 IL App (3d) 130955 (August). Episode 087 (Duration 5:03)
What happens when this drug dog makes it to the scene of a traffic stop in a flash? The case involves the discovery of 900 grams of heroin. [Read more…]
Part II: Why Unreliable Drug Dogs Win Their Case
Usually, it is a good sign for the defense if they can convince the trial judge that the drug dog in the case was unreliable.
Not in this case. See United States v. Bentley, No. 13-2995 (July). [Read more…]
Challenging Police Drug Dog Reliability: Why The Dog Always Wins
See United States v. Bentley, No. 13-2995 (July). Episode 084 (Duration 20:00)
Challenging drug dog reliability is not impossible. But it’s going to take more than just showing the dog has a terrible track record in the field. [Read more…]
Rodriguez v. United States Case Brief
Is It Legal For Police To Use Drug Dogs During A Traffic Stop?
Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. ___, 135 S. Ct. 1609 (2014). Episode 069 (Duration 16:58)
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