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Episode 556 (Duration 24:34). Charles Schierer of East Peoria, Illinois, explains why it’s a good time to change the “smell of cannabis” rule. [Read more…]
Expert Testimony On Drug Use Is Not Always Required Sometimes Any Joe Shmoe Can Identify Impairment From Drug Use
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People v. Gocmen, 2018 IL 122388 (September). Episode 540 (Duration 14:15)
In obvious cases an officer need not be a drug detection expert to conclude a driver is under the influence of drugs. [Read more…]
Probable Cause Dissipation: When Does It End? Can Police Move The Car To A Garage When They Can’t Find Anything?
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People v. Varnauskas, 2018 IL App (3d) 150654 (July). Episode 521 (Duration 24:46)
What does the new license plate obstruction statute say? [Read more…]
Investigative Stop And Car Search Must Cease Once Probable Cause Dissipates
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People v. Pulido, 2017 IL App (3d) 150215 (August). Episode 403 (Duration 9:59)
After a traffic stop the car is towed to the police station so it could be searched more thoroughly. [Read more…]
Since Guns Are Legal To Own Can An Officer Stop You Just For Seeing Your Gun??
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People v. Holmes, 2017 IL 120407 (July). Episode 387 (Duration 10:12)
Illinois Supreme Court adopts the federal rule in holding that gun arrests before Aguilar are supported by probable cause. [Read more…]
The Magic Words That Instantly Allow An Officer To Search A Car Without A Warrant With Kim Bilbrey
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In Episode 340 (Duration 14:18) of the Criminal Nuggets Podcast, Kim Bilbrey of the Kane County Public Defender’s office indulges me as I ask about one of the easiest ways for police to search a car without a warrant.
Field Sobriety Tests Administered On Wet Surface Were Invalid Creating Probable Cause Problems In This DUI Arrest
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People v. Day, 2016 IL App (3d) 150852 (January). Episode 294 (Duration 10:56)
Statutory summary suspension is rescinded after improper SFSTs fail to establish probable cause for DUI arrest. [Read more…]