Law for VA LEOs

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Ep. 97 - Use of Force in ECO/TDO Part II Oct 21, 2023

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Today, we continue talking about how courts judge use of force in ECO/TDO cases, and examine three cases in depth on this issue.

Ep. 96 - Use of Force in ECO/TDO Pt 1. Oct 07, 2023

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In August, the Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed a Battery conviction for a police officer in an ECO case. Today, we start talking about the standards for use of force in an ECO/TDO case.

Ep. 95: ECO & TDO Basics Sep 10, 2023

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This week, we talk about the basic statutes and procedures for ECOs and TDOs in Virginia

Ep. 94: Deadly force against armed suspect not justified? New case from 4th Circuit. Aug 19, 2023

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This week, the 4th Circuit reinstated a use of force lawsuit against officers who shot and killed an armed suspect. Here are links to the body camera videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLV1aUtSe4A and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUHR3W7GbNA

Ep. 93 - Vehicle Pat-Downs: New Case, Good Law Aug 12, 2023

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This week, the Court of Appeals issued a good ruling on vehicle pat downs. We look at the case and the law behind it.

Ep. 92 - An Open Container Is - or Is NOT - Probable Cause: 2 Opposite Rulings on the Same Day! Jul 30, 2023

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This week, the Court of Appeals issued two contradictory rulings on whether finding an open container in a vehicle is probable cause to search for more alcohol in a vehicle, under Va. Code 18.2-323.1. We look at these rulings to determine what the rule really is.

Ep. 91: Probable Cause is Not Enough to Search: New Case Jul 15, 2023

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This week, we discuss a ruling from the Court of Appeals that mere Probable Cause, without a warrant or an exception to the warrant requirement, is insufficient to search a person.

Ep. 90 - Marijuana in 2023: New Laws, New Case Jul 02, 2023

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What's the state of the law regarding Marijuana in Virginia in 2023? We look at two new laws and a new case from the Court of Appeals.

Ep. 89 - "Reckless" Driving: What is it? May 29, 2023

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What exactly is "Reckless" driving, and what makes it difference from "Improper" driving, or just negligence? In this listener-requested episode, we talk about the legal standard to prove a Reckless Driving charge.

Ep. 88: ECOs, TDOs: Is "Shall" Meaningless? May 06, 2023

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Have you been frustrated that some agencies don't do what the Code says they "Shall" do? What if I told you "Shall" does not always mean "Shall"? Today we talk about why that matters.

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