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Probation searches

Sep 29, 2014

7th Circuit grapples with case law in auto search ruling

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.

Sep 17, 2013

Senate approves bill allowing parolee searches

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.

Oct 24, 2012

Search and Seizure — probation searches

2010AP429-CR State v. Devries

Nov 9, 2010

2009AP3022-CR State v. Holloway

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.  […]

Sep 22, 2010

2009AP2499-CR State v. Boykin

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 […]

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