People v. Pellegrino, 2024 IL App (2d) 230343 (July). Episode 1055 (Duration 6:35)
However, even handcuffing the subject of a Terry stop and placing that subject in a squad car does not necessarily transform the stop into an arrest.
[Read more…]Collective Knowledge Doctrine Applies Even When Off Duty Out Of State Officer Calls In A Traffic Stop
People v. Whiles, 2024 IL App (4th) 231086 (May). Episode 1045 (Duration 11:54)
The collective knowledge of all of the officers involved in the apprehension of a defendant, even if such knowledge is not told to the arresting officer, may be considered by the trial court in determining whether a reasonable suspicion existed.
[Read more…]Sweaty And Out Of Breath Was Not The Only Reason This Guy Was Detained
People v. Maxfield, 2023 IL App (1st) 151965-B (September). Episode 1012 (Duration 8:44)
Sweating, even profusely, alone is not enough to support a reasonable suspicion.
[Read more…]Running In The Rain Does Not Justify A Terry Stop
People v. Lozano, 2023 IL 128609 (September). Episode 1004 (Duration 8:05)
None of these factors weigh in favor of finding that the officers had reasonable suspicion to conduct a Terry stop.
[Read more…]All Innocent Behavior Does Not Need To Be Ruled Out To Justify A Traffic Stop
People v. Tennort, 2023 IL App (2d) 220313 (June). Episode 1002 (Duration 12:41)
The fact that the officer observed defendant for three miles before stopping him is not material, as that is not a prolonged period under the facts and circumstances here
[Read more…]Following To Closely May Not Be A Good Basis For a Traffic Stop
People v. Haddad, 2021 IL App (3d) 180545 (March). Episode 879 (Duration 4:27)
The stop here is no good, there is no objective standard to determine when a driver is following too closely.
[Read more…]Man With A Gun Case Shows Some Judges Just Think Police Should Not Patrol Certain Neighborhoods
People v. Lockett, 2022 IL App (1st) 190716 (December). Episode 854 (Duration 12:00)
Cook County says there was no right to pat this guy down because holding your weight is no big thing.
[Read more…]Illinois Supreme Court Says Officer Safety Still Plays A Role When Police See A Man With a Gun
People v. Carter, 2021 IL 125954 (December). Episode 846 (Duration 8:09)
911 call of man with a gun leads to the arrest of this defendant creating constitutional questions.
[Read more…]Man With A Gun Case Goes To The Defense
People v. Bloxton, 2020 IL App (1st) 181216 (December). Episode 838 (Duration 6:18)
Man with a bulge in his pocket attempts to walk away from police but he is stopped and arrested.
[Read more…]Obstructing A Peace Officer Reversed Because Officer Had No Reasonable Suspicion To Detain
People v. Gallagher, 2020 IL App (1st) 150354 (November). Episode 834 (Duration 9:57)
1st District overrules obstructing conviction because of what they say is an unlawful arrest.
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