People v. Rice, 2021 IL App (3d) 180549 (January). Episode 865 (Duration 8:16)
Driver changes lanes in the middle of an intersection, but that was not an improper use of lane violation.
[Read more…]Steigmann Strong Smell Of Weed For Now Justifies A Full Car Search
People v. Rowell, 2021 IL App (4th) 180819 (January). Episode 864 (Duration 7:02)
Steigmann affirmatively reminds us that Stout is still good law and the strong odor of cannabis for now still justifies a full search, including containers, of a car.
[Read more…]Valid FOID Card Did Not Preclude UUW Conviction When Defendant Is Acting Fishy
People v. Edwards, 2020 IL App (1st) 182245 (December). Episode 843 (Duration 6:00)
This is a “man with a gun” case that the state wins guided primarily by officer safety concerns.
[Read more…]Iowa Registration Sticker Gets This Guy Pulled Over And For Now Invasion of Privacy Not A Part of the Fourth Amendment Analysis
People v. Williams, 2020 IL App (3d) 180024 (December). Episode 842 (Duration 7:46)
The dissent wants to make the “invasion of privacy” part of the search and seizure analysis for Illinois drivers and residents.
[Read more…]Passenger Not Free To Leave This Traffic Stop After The Driver Is Arrested
People v. Sutton, 2020 IL App (1st) 181616 (December). Episode 841 (Duration 6:05)
This car was stopped because the passenger did not have a seat belt on which meant the business of the traffic stop was not over until that issue was addressed.
[Read more…]Open Alcohol In A Car Means The Glove Box Can Be Searched
People v. McGhee, 2020 IL App (3d) 180349 (December). Episode 840 (Duration 4:41)
Open alcohol in a car creates probable cause to search the car and arrest the occupants.
[Read more…]Stopped, Released, and Stopped Again For Weaving Within A Single Lane of Traffic
People v. Anderson, 2020 IL App (2d) 190443 (October). Episode 828 (Duration 7:10)
Weaving within a lane of traffic may or may not be a valid reason for a stop; in this case the stop was sustained.
[Read more…]Cherry Picking Evidence In A DUI Traffic Stop Is What You’re Supposed To Do
People v. Patel, 2020 IL App (4th) 190917 (September). Episode 820 (Duration 9:37)
Trial court inappropriately grants the motion to suppress evidence in the DUI case.
[Read more…]Crossing Lanes To Enter An Exit Ramp Is Not Illegal
People v. Kaczkowski, 2020 IL App (3d) 170764 (September). Episode 816 (Duration 5:01)
Traffic stop was based on signaling, crossing multiple lanes of travel, and then exiting the freeway.
[Read more…]Falling Asleep Behind The Wheel Then Waking Up Still Gets You Stopped
People v. Shelton, 2020 IL App (2d) 170453-B (August). Episode 805 (Duration 6:55)
Report that a driver was asleep behind the wheel justified stopping the car for an investigatory stop.
[Read more…]Is Stopping Too Long At A Red Light Illegal?
People v. Araiza, 2020 IL App (3d) 170735 (August). Episode 804 (Duration 11:40)
Stopping too long at a light before turning is not a proper basis for a stop.
[Read more…]Collective Knowledge Doctrine Only Applies If Officer’s Actually Communicate
People v. Williams, 2020 IL App (1st) 172992 (June). Episode 797 (Duration 4:43)
Officer A said he smelled marijuana, Officer B searched the car so the court reversed the conviction.
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