Law for VA LEOs

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Ep. 37: Dispatch for "Man with a Gun" - What Can You Do? Dec 19, 2020

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Today, we talk about two recent cases where police responded to a dispatch for a "man carrying a gun." What does the 4th Amendment permit law enforcement to do? Can you detain the person? Frisk the person?

Ep. 36 - 2021 New Laws: How it all happens Dec 13, 2020

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The 2021 General Assembly is gearing up to be as controversial as the Special Session. How does this process actually happen? Today we delve into the legislative process to demystify "how a bill becomes a law" in Virginia.

Ep. 35 - Miranda, Custody, & Interrogation - 2 New Cases Dec 05, 2020

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This week, we talk about 2 new cases from the Court of Appeals about Miranda - One that considers whether a person is in custody in a hospital, and another about talking to a person after he invoked his right to remain silent.

Ep. 34: New Laws Pt.3 - Stops, Search, Seizure, Sentencing Nov 15, 2020

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In our third episode on the 2020 Special Session, we discuss some new laws about traffic stops, marijuana investigations, defendant sentencing and "earned sentence credits." Note: Most of these bills do not go into effect until March 1, 2021.

Ep. 33: New Laws Pt.2 - Civilian Review Boards, Decertification, & Mandatory Training Nov 07, 2020

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In our second episode on the 2020 Special Session, we discuss some new laws about Civilian Review Boards, procedures for decertification of law enforcement officers, and new mandatory training and training standards at DCJS.

Ep. 32: New Laws Pt.1 - Use of Force and Search Warrants Oct 31, 2020

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The Va. General Assembly is wrapping up its "Special Session" - today we talk about two new sets of laws they passed, on Use of Force and on Search Warrants

Ep. 31 - New Case on License Plate Readers Oct 24, 2020

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This week, the Virginia Supreme Court issued a significant ruling about License Plate Readers. What does it mean for law enforcement use of this, and other such technologies, in Virginia?

Ep.30: Curtilages, arrests outside the home, and the 4th Amendment Oct 17, 2020

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When does the 4th Amendment restrict entries and arrests in the "curtilage" of a home? A new case from the Court of Appeals this week highlights a challenging issue for law enforcement in Virginia.

Ep. 29: Obstruction (Part 2 of 2): What it is and what it isn't Oct 10, 2020

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In part three of our series on civil disturbances, we talk about Obstruction by Threats and Escape - what conduct qualifies and what conduct does not qualify as obstruction under Parts B, C, D, and E of 18.2-460 in Va.?

Ep. 28: Obstruction (Part 1 of 2): What it is and what it isn't Oct 03, 2020

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In part two of our series on civil disturbances, we talk about Obstruction of Justice - what conduct qualifies and what conduct does not qualify as obstruction under Part A of 18.2-460 (Passive Obstruction) in Va.?

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