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Louisiana's 25-Foot Police Buffer Law Deemed Unconstitutional
In 2024, the Louisiana legislature passed La. R.S. 14:109, which states, in part: No person shall knowingly or intentionally approach...
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Jan 314 min read
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Does Kneeling on a Suspect’s Back During an Arrest Automatically Constitute Excessive Force in a Post George Floyd Society? A Louisiana Jury Says, No.
On May 5, 2018, around 4:00 a.m., police officers in Lafayette, Louisiana were dispatched to a convenience store in reference to a...
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Jan 13, 20243 min read


Proposed Changes to the Louisiana Pursuit Law: A Glance at the Pros and Cons
Public interest in and attention to police pursuits in Louisiana has perhaps never been so high. The deaths of several innocent...
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Apr 9, 20237 min read


Jury Awards $100 Million in Excessive Force Suit
On August 26, 2022, a federal jury awarded a plaintiff $100 million after he became paralyzed following an encounter with an Atlanta...
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Sep 1, 20225 min read


State Flips on No-Pursuit Policy: Is This a Sign of Things to Come?
New Jersey recently enacted state-wide policy disallowing police to pursue stolen vehicles. Leading to the restriction, in part, was...
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May 2, 20223 min read


Louisiana Deputies Arrested for Shooting Death of Unarmed Man - What Now?
Two Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) deputies were recently arrested on manslaughter charges following the shooting death of an...
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Feb 24, 20225 min read


Louisiana Supreme Court Denies Review of Officer's Liability Arising From "Code 3" Car Crash
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently denied writs (review) of a lower court's finding that a police officer was liable for injuries...
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Feb 4, 20223 min read


The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Officer Qualified Immunity in Taser Use of Force Suit
The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed a lower court’s decision that a police officer was not entitled to...
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Jan 18, 20222 min read

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