Exigent Circumstances

BB&K Police Chief Bulletin: DUI Blood Test - Alcohol Dissipation Does Not Justify Warrantless Blood Test for Drunk Driving

by Paul A. Cappitelli, G. Ross Trindle III | Best Best & Krieger LLP on 4/22/2013

Overview: The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream did not necessarily create an exigent circumstance justifying a warrantless blood test in all DUI cases. Missouri...more

DOL Publishes New FMLA Regulations

by Sarah Andrews, Rene Johnson, Silvia LeBlanc, Michelle Seldin Silverman | Morgan Lewis on 2/8/2013

Final rule takes effect on March 8 and makes changes to model certification forms, intermittent leave, exigency and military caregiver leave, and flight crew rules. On February 6, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...more

Warrantless Entry Allowed In Response to 911 Call Where There Is Evidence Of Injury

by Kyle P. Konwinski | Varnum LLP on 1/17/2013

Have you ever wondered, as a parent, as a child, or perhaps as a college roommate, what the police can do when you call 911 on behalf of another? In Stricker v. Twp. of Cambridge, Case No. 11-1998 (6th Cir. Jan. 14, 2013),...more

Supreme Court To Rule on Warrantless DUI Blood Tests

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 1/11/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today over whether police should be allowed to take blood samples of suspected drunk drivers without a warrant. The justices are looking at the case of Tyler G. McNeely, who was...more

Is A Search Warrant Needed?

by Law Offices of Gregory S. Robey on 12/19/2012

The Fourth Amendment was enacted to protect private citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. According to the Fourth Amendment, no state or federal law enforcement officer can enter and search your home without a...more

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BB&K Police Chief Bulletin: DUI Blood Test - Alcohol Dissipation Does Not Justify Warrantless Blood Test for Drunk Driving

DOL Publishes New FMLA Regulations

Warrantless Entry Allowed In Response to 911 Call Where There Is Evidence Of Injury

Supreme Court To Rule on Warrantless DUI Blood Tests

Is A Search Warrant Needed?

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