As bail reform sweeps across the country, many law enforcement officers are left to wonder what impact it may have on policing. Senior Officer Douglas Griffith, President of the Houston Police Officers' Union joins attorney Erik Scramlin on the Tactical In-Service Podcast to discuss concerns over its recent implementation in Houston.

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See Senior Officer Douglas Griffith's Bio here: https://hpou.org/board/douglas-griffith/

Attorney Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and currently serves law enforcement as the owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Mr. Scramlin offers high end legal training and coaching for LEOs. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com

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The Courts have never truly defined reasonable suspicion. In order to understand reasonable suspicion, officers must look to examples in case law. In this episode, I break down a recent New Mexico Court of Appeals decision involving reasonable suspicion, State v. Wing.

State v. Donald Wing, No. A-1-CA-38763 - https://casetext.com/case/state-v-wing-41

See also - my episode on Terry v. Ohio - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48444868

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Host Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Courses and contact information available at https://tacticalattorney.com

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Qualified Immunity is the hot button issue amongst law enforcement right now. I have found that many officers do not really understand what qualified immunity is. In this episode, I break down what qualified immunity is and what it is not.

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Courses and contact information available at
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Learn how to admit your body cam, photographs and certified records at trial.

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1️⃣ FRE Rule 901: https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_901
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Watch this episode on YouTube: ➡️ https://youtu.be/dTFM1paDrmM

Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Courses and contact information available at
➡️https://tacticalattorney.com

DISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship of any kind.

In Maryland v. Buie, SCOTUS carved out the "protective sweep" exception to the warrant requirement. In this episode of the podcast, I break down the legal aspects of the protective sweep and discuss the big mistake I see officers make all the time.

Officer as Prosecutor Training in Hobbs, NM - More Information Here: http://t.ly/LdEL

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Courses and contact information available at https://tacticalattorney.com

DISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship of any kind.

New Mexico LEOs must prosecute some of their own cases in court. Most officers simply dismiss the case or do not show up to court. You do not need to be a lawyer to learn how to prosecute a case in court. Simply understanding the process can help get you in the game!

Officer as Prosecutor Training in Hobbs, NM - More Information Here: http://t.ly/LdEL

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DISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship of any kind.

The Fourth Amendment has a strong preference for warrants. In this week's episode, I explain the basic anatomy of a search warrant and give you a few tips on how to draft your next search warrant.

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New Mexico Courts provide far greater constitutional protections than its federal counterparts. In this episode, I discuss inventory searches and a recent NM COA decisions that every officer in NM must know!

State v. Jim, No. A-1-CA-36024 (2022)
https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmca/en/520605/1/document.do

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Courses and contact information available at https://tacticalattorney.com

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Police officers are expected to know the law like a lawyer. It starts with a firm grasp of the basics. In this episode, I break down the basics of the landmark decision Terry v. Ohio.

Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) - https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/392/1/#tab-opinion-1947459

See also - Ybarra v. Illinois, 444 U.S. 85 (1979) - https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/444/85/#tab-opinion-1953417

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In New Mexico, can a reserve officer or any non commissioned, salaried peace officer conduct a Terry stop under New Mexico's Constitution?

The NM Supreme Court addressed the issue in State v. Sommer Wright.

See State v. Sommer Wright: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsc/en/item/518900/index.do

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DISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship of any kind.