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The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently released a decision in United States v. Radaker-Carter, a case that considers suggestiveness regarding reliability and admissibility of police identification procedures. This case highlights that evidence identifying someone as a suspect usually cannot be thrown out on the grounds that a witness saw a picture from a friend before a police lineup, unless the […]

For years, “positional asphyxia” has been the buzzword. However, the data is shifting. This conversation pivots toward metabolic acidosis, which is a physiological crisis that occurs when the body’s chemistry turns toxic during a prolonged struggle.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently rendered an opinion in United States v. Tovar, a case that deals with human trafficking charges and considers whether the use of a cell phone or the Internet is sufficient to satisfy a federal statute’s interstate commerce element. Summary of Facts In 2022, federal agents in Florida conducted an undercover operation to target

The concept of Officer Created Jeopardy is increasingly influencing how courts, litigators, and law enforcement agencies analyze use-of-force incidents. This framework emphasizes accountability for officer actions and decisions leading up to a use-of-force event, rather than focusing solely on the moment force is applied. As reflected in recent legal discussions and case law, agencies must ensure that training, policy, and practice align with evolving judicial expectations regarding officer