Category Archives: illegal arrest

ILLINOIS COURT FINDS ARREST BASED ON CHICAGO POLICE INVESTIGATIVE ALERT UNCONSTITUTIONAL

(UPDATE: On April 15, 2021, the Illinois Supreme Court in People v. Bass vacated the Appellate court’s decision below regarding investigative alerts. In doing so, the Supreme Court still found that the stop violated the Fourth Amendment because it was … Continue reading

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CAN YOU SUPPRESS INCRIMINATING STATEMENTS MADE AT AN ARREST?

When the police came after you, you said some foolish things that you wish you could take back. Is there a way? The answer may turn on the exact moment you were legally under arrest. Generally, you are under arrest … Continue reading

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CAN YOU SUPPRESS STATEMENTS MADE AFTER AN ILLEGAL ARREST?

The police stopped you for not doing much of anything. They took you into custody and because you were nervous, you couldn’t stop talking. If the original arrest was without probable cause, can your statements be used against you? To … Continue reading

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