People v. Hatcher, 2024 IL App (1st) 220455 (March). Episode 1036 (Duration 5:13)
Defendant was not arrested based on his possession of a firearm; he was arrested based on his suspected involvement in bank fraud.
[Read more…]Probable Cause Dissipation After Initial Thourough Car Search Revealed Nothing
People v. Randall, 2022 IL App (1st) 210846 (September). Episode 959 (Duration 10:38)
The initial “thorough” search of the vehicle, which uncovered no contraband, dissipated any probable cause that was created by the observations of furtive movements and nervousness.
[Read more…]Inventory Car Search Policy Does Not Require That Police Wait Around For A Valid Licensed Driver To Show
People v. Partin, 2022 IL App (2d) 210445 (June). Episode 947 (Duration 7:50)
Requiring the officers to wait for a qualified person to arrive before deciding whether to tow and impound the truck would unduly burden the officers.
[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.
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