Legal

"Segmentation" & the Perils of Monday-Morning Quarterbacks

A DOJ investigation in Portland that alleges excessive use of force sets a dangerous & unrealistic precedent.

Posted Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Taser Manufacturer Wins Lawsuit over Product Warnings

A jury returned a verdict in favor of Taser International on Thursday morning in a civil suit that claimed the company failed to properly warn of the dangers of its stun gun.

Posted Friday, December 14, 2012

Kentucky Family, Sheriff Settle Fatal Pursuit Case

$1.2M is awarded in settlement over rural highway chase.

Posted Monday, October 1, 2012

The Trayvon Martin Shooting: Looking Behind the Veil of “Stand Your Ground”

It all comes down to what happened on that night between Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman--and who you believe.

Posted Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Top 10 Cases for Police Series, Part 1

In Brewer v. Williams, interrogation takes place not only when direct questions are asked, but also when the police officers make remarks designed to appeal to the defendant's interest and therefore induce a confession.

Posted Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Let the Jury Like You

Too often cops come to court unprepared and under the impression they are there simply to relay the facts and get back to the street. But first a jury must trust a LEO and the defense will do what they can to prevent that from happening.

Posted Friday, June 24, 2011