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Daigle Law Group
Daigle Law 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 Legal Updates
Tip-offs and Takedowns...
September 19, 2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently reviewed United States v. Daniels, a case that tests the Fourth Amendment’s boundaries concerning when officers can lawfully detain individuals based on anonymous tips. After he was charged as a felon in possession of a firearm, Lyndell Daniels disputed his detention, prompting the court to take a close look at the standards for reasonable suspicion and the suppression of evidence, obtained from what was ultimately ruled an unlawful investigatory stop.
Traffic Stops, Tensions, and Tragedy...
June 27, 2024
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently tackled allegations of use of excessive force in the case of Barnes v. Felix. This case comes in the aftermath of a tragic death in 2016, involving Officer Roberto Felix, Jr., and Ashtian Barnes, stemming from what began as a lawful traffic stop over outstanding toll violations.
Care or Consequence
April 26, 2024
Martinez v. High, a case out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, recently explored the intersection of duty of care and the State-Created Danger Doctrine, challenging law enforcement to carefully balance their protective role with the potential dangers their actions or inactions may induce.
Highway Hideaways: Meth, Mayhem and Motor Vehicle Exception...
September 10, 2024
The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently considered the permissibility of a warrantless search of a vehicle while examining the reach of the automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment in United States v. Hays.
Sweeps, Safety, and Sentencing...
June 18, 2024
In United States v. Everett, the Fourth Circuit considered the actions of a defendant, following his involvement in drug distribution and charges for firearm offenses. The defendant, Everett, moved to suppress evidence obtained during his arrest. The defendant argued that officers violated his Fourth Amendment rights to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures when officers conducted a warrantless protective sweep of his home.
First Amendment Frontlines...
April 18, 2024
In recent developments regarding a First Amendment case that continues to be revisited, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rendered its decision in the case of Villarreal v. City of Laredo. The crux of this case revolves around the critical balance between First Amendment rights in the evolving legal landscape surrounding citizen journalism...
Traffic Stops and Tough Questions...
August 20, 2024
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rendered a decision in the case of United States v. Ramirez, exploring the limits of the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. In this case, the focus narrows in on a traffic stop scenario where an officer approached the vehicle and initiated the encounter by asking the driver, “What’s up, my man? You on probation or parole?”
Confrontation, Commands, and Consequences
April 30, 2024
The Eleventh Circuit considered a heated encounter between DeKalb County Police Officer Jordan Vance and Kenneth Howard, who, amidst a tense standoff involving a knife, was shot three times by Officer Vance. Howard survived the shooting and brought 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims for excessive force against Officer Vance and DeKalb County
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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