Posts Tagged ‘Fourth Amendment’
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Police pointed weapon at me – is that excessive?
0May 8, 2018 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Question: Is it a violation of the Fourth Amendment for an officer to aim his loaded weapon at a person where …
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Can the Police Detain a Witness Who They do not of Suspect Wrongdoing?
0February 11, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Question: Can the Police Detain a Witness Who They do not of Suspect Wrongdoing? Answer: Yes – but only under …
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