One of the exceptions to the warrant requirement under the Fourth Amendment is the inventory search An inventory search is a warrantless search of a lawfully impounded vehicle conducted by the police. The purpose of an inventory search is not to look for evidence of a crime. It’s for the police to determine the contents… Read More
Habeas CorpUS? Habeas Corp-them!
DOJ seeks new emergency powers amid coronavirus pandemic.
Wait, what about sex offender registration obligations?
Here is a link to the notice that went up on the Oregon State Police website with advice for people who have imminent reporting obligations. https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Docs/SOR_Web_Announcement.pdf TLDR: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, as of March 23rd, 2020, ALL sex offender reporting for registration will be taken by phone. There will be NO in-person registrations until… Read More
How the coronavirus pandemic is upending the criminal justice system
In case you were wondering….
Iran frees 70,000 prisoners as Covid-19 cases surge
Something to think about as I visit incarcerated clients. Read more here. Unsurprisingly, Iran’s political prisoners are excluded from this initiative.