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Highlights of the Issue:
- Warrant, Plus Briefing, Provides Grounds for Warrantless Arrest
- Entrapment Burden Lies on Accused
- Garbage Abandoned: No Privacy Violation
- Detention Did Not Arise During 'Mr. big' Scenario
- Forthwith Usually Requires A Prompt Demand & An Immediate Response
- Border Request To Exit Vehicle Not A Disguised Sobriety Test
- Driving Intent Not Required For De Facto 'Care Or Control'
- Finding Gun Was A Valid Objective of Search
- Placing Fictitious Craigslist Ad Not Entrapment
- Technician's Observation Not Conscriptive
- Search Warrant Contained Sufficient Information For Extra-Provincial Endorsement
- Officer had Reasonable Grounds Despite Relying On Expired ASD
Copyright
Unless otherwise noted, all articles are authored by Sgt. Mike Novakowski, MA (Abbotsford Police). The articles contained herein are provided for information purposes only and are not to be construed as legal or other professional advice. Nor are the opinions expressed herein necessarily the opinions of the Justice Institute of British Columbia. “In Service: 10-8” welcomes your comments on or contributions to this newsletter. If you would like to be added to our electronic distribution list e-mail Mike Novakowski.
Last updated May 3, 2012
