The Supreme Court holds that absent reasonable suspicion, police extension of a traffic stop in order to conduct a dog sniff is unconstitutional . . . (Taken from the syllabus prepared by the Reporter of Decisions) DENNYS RODRIGUEZ v. UNITED...
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About: Ray C. Lopez, PA
Ray Lopez has practiced since 1990, with prior experience as a Hillsborough County assistant State attorney and lawyer for the Tampa Police Department. He handles all criminal charges, from traffic violations and misdemeanors to serious felonies and federal drug charges. He practices in all state and federal courts of the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida, as well as criminal appeals, juvenile court, administrative hearings, and civil forfeiture proceedings.
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Feds Would Rather Drop Charges Than Be Forced By the Court to Disclose Stingray Information
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FBI would rather prosecutors drop cases than disclose stingray details New documents released by NYCLU shed light on Erie County’s use of spying tool. by Cyrus Farivar – Apr 7, 2015 5:35pm EDT [ARS TECHNICA] Civil liberties group gets rare win, forcing...
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New Rules on Cell Phone Warrants
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In the past, the rules for police officers were quite simple. According to the Fourth Amendment, police officers were allowed to search and evaluate evidence they had collected with a correctly-worded warrant. However, times have changed, technology has changed,...
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Stopped For a DUI in Florida: What Should You Do?
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Stopped For a DUI in Florida: What Should You Do? A DUI is a very serious offense. In the state of Florida, offenders are usually tagged with hefty fines ranging from $500 to $5000, license suspension from 180 days to...
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Stopped For a DUI in Florida: What Should You Do?
Posted in: DUI | , by Ray C. Lopez, PA
A DUI is a very serious offense. In the state of Florida, offenders are usually tagged with hefty fines ranging from $500 to $5000, license suspension from 180 days to 10 years, and jail time ranging from six months up...
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