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Today’s question comes from an officer in Missouri: “Can officers go onto curtilage to check the VIN of a potentially stolen vehicle?” That’s the general question, but let me give you a bit more context. When I teach curtilage, I use something called the Curtilage Color Codes. I won’t go into full detail here—it’s a […]
Today, I want to share the difference between open view and plain view—two legal concepts that often come up in law enforcement. Open View Open view occurs when you are in a non-protected area and observe incriminating evidence. It’s called “open view” because it typically happens in open fields. Now, what exactly is an open […]
This question comes from an officer in Texas, and it has a few moving parts. For simplicity, I’ll frame it as: Can we order domestic violence suspects out of their home? Now, this situation is more complex than it sounds, but let’s keep that as the central focus. I’ll provide some context to help clarify. […]
Can You Enter a Locked Bedroom to Arrest a DV Suspect? Today’s question comes from an officer in Washington. Here’s the scenario: The domestic violence (DV) victim is outside her home, while the suspect is inside, locked in a bedroom. There is probable cause (PC) to arrest the suspect for DV. The victim indicates that […]
This questions comes from an officer in Nebraska, and the topic is: What is entrapment? Let’s break it down. Entrapment occurs when law enforcement officers engage in behavior so extreme and over-the-top that they essentially harass someone into committing a crime. However, simply giving someone an opportunity to commit a crime is not entrapment. Courts […]
Hi, everyone! Today’s question comes from an officer in Texas who wants clarification on knock and talks. Specifically, the question is: Can you conduct a knock and talk at odd hours, such as late at night? The short answer is yes, but only if you have a reason to believe the occupant would be receptive […]
Hello, everyone! Today’s question comes from an officer in Iowa: Can you enter an apartment to arrest a husband for domestic violence if the wife is outside the apartment and the husband refuses to let you in? The officer mentioned familiarity with two key cases: Georgia v. Randolph – This case involves a situation where […]
Today’s question comes from an officer in Las Vegas: What factors can justify frisking a vehicle for weapons? This is an important question. We’re all familiar with Terry v. Ohio, which allows officers to frisk individuals if they can articulate that the person is armed and dangerous. This standard, while not very high, requires specific, […]
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