Civil Rights

Say yes to “Time-Served” Deal, Say Goodbye to Wrongful-Incarceration Claim

January 20, 2023
McKenziescott
Civil Rights
Say yes to "Time-Served" Deal, Say Goodbye to Wrongful-Incarceration Claim

Taylor v. Cty. of Pima,
2019 U.S. App. LEXIS 1545 (9th Cir., January 17, 2019)

This case addresses the scenario where a defendant was pretty obviously wrongfully convicted, but then cuts a time-served deal to get out of custody. Can he still seek civil justice? Not to spoil the

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Saying It’s Your Job Don’t Make it Right, Boss.

January 17, 2023
McKenziescott
Civil Rights
Saying It's Your Job Don't Make it Right, Boss

Sandoval v. Cty. of Sonoma,
2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 36147 (9th Cir. Dec. 21, 2018)

California Vehicle Code § 14602.6(a)(1) provides that a peace officer may impound a vehicle for 30 days if the vehicle’s driver has never been issued a driver’s license. Local

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It’s Tricky: Entry gained by “ruse” ruled an illegal search

January 11, 2023
McKenziescott
Civil Rights
It's Tricky: Entry gained by "ruse" ruled an illegal search

Whalen v. McMullen, 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 30686 (9th Cir., October 30, 2018).

“And in the city it’s a pity ’cause we just can’t hide / Tinted windows don’t mean nothin’, they know who’s inside.”

Run-D.M.C., It’s Tricky, Raising Hell (Profile, 1986).

A state fraud

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