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Search & Seizure Municipalities

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Simultaneous Federal and State Court Actions on Code Violations? - Ninth Circuit Says Yes… In Rare Instances

The City of Palmdale received a civil inspection warrant to investigate a family-operated motel for alleged violations of both state and local laws....more

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Illinois Appellate Court Limits Warrantless Searches of Liquor Licensees

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The Illinois Appellate Court has found unconstitutional a provision of the Illinois Liquor Control Act (Liquor Act) that authorizes unlimited inspection of liquor retailers' premises by local officials. The court ruled that...more

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“Stay Put” Seizure by Law Enforcement Clarified by the Court

When officers carry out a “consensual encounter” with a member of the public, unless they have reasonable suspicion that someone is breaking the law, they are not permitted to detain the person for any longer than necessary...more

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