Just because a Kentucky parolee violated a rental car agreement should not prevent him from challenging a possibly illegal car search, according to a recent 7th Circuit opinion.

State lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill allowing police officers to search a parolee they reasonably suspect has committed or is about to commit a crime.

2010AP429-CR State v. Devries

Search and Seizure Probation searches Gregory M. Holloway appeals a judgment convicting him of possession of THC with intent to deliver, as a second or subsequent offense, and possession of a firearm by a felon. He argues that the circuit court should have suppressed evidence found in his home by his probation agent. We affirm.  This opinion will not be ...

Search and Seizure Probation searches Seneca Joseph Boykin appeals from a judgment of conviction for possession with intent to deliver THC, contrary to Wis. Stat. § 961.41(1m)(h)1. (2007-08), and possession of a firearm by a felon, contrary to Wis. Stat. § 941.29(2). Boykin additionally appeals from the trial court’s order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Boykin raises two challenges ...