The Fourth Amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures. In general, police officers in Minnesota are required to get a warrant before conducting a search. This raises an important question: Can a police officer conduct a...
Under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.” In other words,...
POLICE TECHNOLOGY – IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL FOR POLICE TO USE NEW RADAR DEVICE TO “SEE” INSIDE HOMES What happens when you cross a futuristic stud-finder type device with Doppler radar technology? You get a body movement...
THE QUESTIONABLE FUTURE OF MINNESOTA’S IMPLIED CONSENT DWI LAW We’ve previously talked about how Minnesota has what’s called an implied consent law, requiring drivers to submit to a blood, breath, or urine test. (Because the law provides...
