Court Cases of Interest to Law Enforcement



The court cases included in this website are taken from jurisdictions all over the United States and the decisions, logic, and laws incorporated in the cases may not apply in your jurisdiction. You should consult with your legal counsel prior to acting on or conforming your police activities to the principles stated in these cases. The information contained herein is not intended to create an attorney/client relationship between you and the West Virginia State Police Legal Services or any of its attorneys. These cases are for informational purposes only and you should consult the full text of each case in order to be able to fully understand the rationale behind the decisions.



Search and Seizure


Arrests


Probable Cause


Officer's Immunity


Releasing Information


Polygraph


Statements & Interviews


Use of Force


Vehicle Stops


Race Discrimination

 

Corrections


Criminal Discovery


Civil Rights


Civil Lawsuits


WV Tort Reform Act


Speedy Trial