Posted on 12/15/2014 10:08:20 AM PST by zeugma
....”The only reason this becomes an issue is because the subsequent stop resulted in a more serious charge, which the defendants are trying to get out of by suppressing the evidence”....
Exactly...and generally most criminals know, with an attorney, they can manipulate the system enough to get away with crime, and often do.
The higher ups in the drug scene have their illicit gained funds to hire the best attorneys. It’s usually the mules that end up behind bars with that in mind I say this pair were plums!
I don’t see much problem with this decision as it seems to be consistent with precedent and reasonableness, especially in the light of a statute that could be construed ambiguously.
Good fact-based and Constitution-based analysis. Nice to see thoughtful posts like this.
True..it is usually the low enders who get arrested...but if they’re good at what they do the higher ups will get them attorneys to get them off.
I knew a man, (he was really fine ;) who was head of the drug force in the area I lived. Would share how the system works regarding hearings etc. where these guys get let off for technicalities etc.
It really is a war between cops and bad guys....and that carries over into the court system. Unfortunately, and contrary to the Ferguson nonesense, many do get off depending of how valuable they are to those they “serve” under.
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