Swear on the Stand

This case, decided by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, explored the application of  Fourth Amendment protections  against unreasonable searches and seizures in the context of arrests. The article focuses on whether a Taser was used excessively by officers in a situation where Beroid, the plaintiff, was allegedly resisting arrest. The court ultimately ruled that  the use of the Taser was reasona...

The case of  Bailey v. Ilesi  involved a man who was arrested for a Facebook post that authorities perceived as a threat. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ultimately ruled that the arrest violated  Bailey's First and Fourth Amendment rights . The court determined that the post was protected speech under the First Amendment and that the arrest was made without probable cause, violating the Fourth...

In this episode, we discuss the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in the case of  Ingram v. Kubik , which involved allegations of excessive force by a deputy and a failure to properly investigate those claims by the sheriff. The article focuses on the legal arguments surrounding the case, particularly the  issue of qualified immunity  for both the deputy and the sheriff. The court determ...