People v. Webb, 2023 IL 128957 (November). Episode 1018 (Duration 8:03)
Our circuit and appellate courts are bound to apply that precedent to the “facts of the case before them under the fundamental principle of stare decisis.”
[Read more…]Canine Alert To Presence of Cannabis In A Car Means Car Can Be Searched
People v. Mallery, 2023 IL App (4th) 220528 (April). Episode 989 (Duration 6:52)
Probable cause for the vehicle search existed based upon the canine’s positive alert, and the trial court erred in finding otherwise.
[Read more…]Dog Was There In 7 Minutes Stop Was Not Unreasonably Prolonged
People v. Sanchez, 2021 IL App (3d) 170410 (February). Episode 877 (Duration 5:25)
Dog sniff 7 minutes into this traffic stop did not unreasonably prolong the traffic stop.
[Read more…]Zero Expectation Of Privacy Outside A Motel Room Door | Surprise Dog Sniff Case
People v. Lindsey, 2020 IL 124289 (April). Episode 764 (Duration 11:33)
Dogs sniffing outside doors again; this time it’s a motel room.
Read moreDog Walked Around This Commercial Truck Begs The Question: Was The Stop Unconstitutionally Prolonged?
People v. Bujari, 2020 IL App (3d) 190028 (February). Episode 737 (Duration 15:07)
Officer walks the dog around the truck before the truck driver has a chance to pull away.
[Read more…]A One Inch By One Inch Plastic Baggie With A Zip Lock…What Can Police Do With That?
People v. Jordan, 2019 IL App (4th) 190223 (December). Episode 720 (Duration 9:23)
Officers approach a young man in a car and get the dog out to sniff, was that reasonable?
[Read more…]Driver’s Nervousness Justified The Delay For The Drug Dog To Come Out
People v. Sadeq, 2018 IL App (4th) 160105 (November). Episode 563 (Duration 15:18)
Steigmann says the delay to have the drug dog come out was justified because defendant was, in part, extremely nervous.
[Read more…]Illinois Drug Dog Case: Supreme Court Is Pushed To Decide If Apartments Have Less Constitutional Protection Than Houses
People v. Bonilla, 2018 IL 122484 (October). Episode 552 (Duration 8:50)
Constitutional violation did not depend on whether the common door to the apartment was locked.
[Read more…]Unreasonable Delay For A Drug Dog Sniff – Accumulation of Road Trash Is Not Reasonable Suspicion
People v. Thomas, 2018 IL App (4th) 170440 (August). Episode 533 (Duration 18:57)
The court takes the time to go through the signs of drug trafficking interdiction officers are trained to look for.
[Read more…]“No Talking” Command Was An Order Not A Request And An Unreasonable Seizure
People v. Lee, 2018 IL App (3d) 170209 (February). Episode 458 (Duration 6:59)
In this search and seizure case 25 minute wait for the sniff dog was too long.
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