Ep. 112 - Three Home Entries Ruled Unlawful - One Results in a Homicide Conviction.

8/15/2024

Law for VA LEOs

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In the last few weeks, three law enforcement entries into homes have been found unlawful by the Virginia Court of Appeals and 4th Circuit. In one case, an officer was convicted of manslaughter for shooting the resident. This week we examine those rulings.

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Ep. 112 - Three Home Entries Ruled Unlawful - One Results in a Homicide Conviction.
8/15/2024
30:53
In the last few weeks, three law enforcement entries into homes have been found unlawful by the Virginia Court of Appeals and 4th Circuit. In one case, an officer was convicted of manslaughter for shooting the resident. This week we examine those rulings.

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Ep. 112 - Three Home Entries Ruled Unlawful - One Results in a Homicide Conviction.

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Ep. 112 - Three Home Entries Ruled Unlawful - One Results in a Homicide Conviction.