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Retaliatory Arrest Still Possible, Even With Probable Cause
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Eddie Ford was driving to work on July 17, 2007, listening to music, when he noticed a police officer rapidly approach him from behind. He changed lanes to...
Ninth Circuit Judges Head Back to Hawaii for Hearings
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
We would understand if Ninth Circuit Court of Court of Appeals were a little hesitant to hop on a plane to Hawaii for "official business" these days. After...
9th Circuit Reluctantly Affirms Habeas Corpus Denial Due to AEDPA
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Let's say you were just locked in the back of a squad car for 30 minutes while your home was searched in connection with a murder investigation. An officer...
Costumed Turncoat's Testimony Doesn't Cross Confrontation Clause
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
The Confrontation Clause guarantees a defendant the right to face his accuser face-to-face. A witness's appearance, eye contact, and voice all affect her...
Toyota Loses Bid to Force Arbitration in Prius, Lexus Class Action
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began a formal investigation into claims that 2010 Toyota Prius vehicles were experiencing...
Drug Defendant Has Right to Challenge Drug-Sniffing Dog
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
An alleged marijuana smuggler was deprived of his right to challenge the reliability of a drug-sniffing dog, the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday in United States...