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Wyoming Association
of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police
Daigle Law Group
New Podcast
Managing Public Protests:
Managing Complexity and Ensuring Preparedness
In this episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast, Attorney Eric Daigle and special guest Captain (Ret.) Spencer Fomby discuss the intricacies of managing public protests. The podcast delves into the complexities of managing public protests, emphasizing the critical role of comprehensive training for officers and civilian leaders in charge.
Daigle Law Group Client Success Advisor
Contact Information:
Katie Parrott
Client Success Advisor
Daigle Law Group, LLC
860-270-0060 ext 106
katie.parrott@daiglelawgroup.com
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Daigle Law Group Legal Updates
Drop-The-Gun Demands to Deadly Force...
October 14, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently issued a decision in Klum v. City of Davenport, a case that challenges whether qualified immunity shields an officer who used deadly force against a man while he walked through a residential neighborhood with a handgun pressed to his own head.
Fatal Force and Faulty Foundations...
July 8, 2025
In a recent case out of the Tenth Circuit, the court was tasked with assessing Ibarra v. Lee, No. 24-5070 (10th Cir. 2025), which considers the availability of qualified immunity after officers fatally shot an individual while serving him with an emergency protective order.
Curbside Cannabis and Curtilage Concerns...
October 7, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently released a ruling in United States v. Moses, a case that considers whether a driveway is part of a home’s curtilage and therefore protected against warrantless searches. In April 2020, Ronell Moses was driving toward his home in Pittsburgh when Officer Hess observed the vehicle, smelling burnt marijuana. He also noted that the car had heavily tinted windows, making it difficult to see inside.
Not Mine, Not Protected...
September 9, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently released a decision in United States v. Morgan, a case that considers whether the Fourth or Fifth Amendment required excluding the contents of the defendant’s cellphone, which he denied owning after it was seized incident to his arrest for drug-trafficking crimes.
Confession or Coercion?
July 1, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently decided United States v. Maytubby, a case that evaluates whether a confession obtained during a police interview was voluntary under the Fifth Amendment, highlighting an example of how courts assess officer conduct and potential coercion during non-custodial interviews
Facebook Firearms to Fourth Amendment Force...
September 30, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently released a decision in Davenport v. City of Little Rock, 142 F.4th 1036 (8th Cir. 2025) a case that considers the important balance between effective policing tactics inherent to high-risk raids and the protection of citizens Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches, forced entries, and excessive force.
Barry's Boundaries - When PC Meets Probation Search Conditions...
August 6, 2025
In a recent case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently rendered a decision in United States v. Barry, a case that examines the application of Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures in the context of probation conditions allowing warrantless searches when residence is established.
No-Knock Nuances
July 17, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently rendered a decision in Davis v. City of Little Rock, No. 23-1636 (8th Cir. 2024), a case that considered the boundaries of permissible no-knock warrants, qualified immunity for officers, and the standards required for challenging warrant affidavits. Stemming from the execution of a no-knock search warrant at the residence of Derrick Davis, Davis filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the City of Little Rock, its Chief of Police, and three detectives, alleging Fourth Amendment violations related to the warrant execution.
The Vital Role of the First Amendment in Law Enforcement
The First Amendment guarantees freedoms of religion, expression, assembly, and petition. Its implications on Law Enforcement and Corrections Operations have been addressed by the Supreme Court in recent years. Do you have proper policies and effective training for First Amendment activities?
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