October 2014 CSSA Magazine- NEW SIGNIFICANT “MIRANDA” DECISIONS
NEW SIGNIFICANT “MIRANDA” DECISIONS By: Martin J. Mayer, General Counsel – California State Sheriffs’ Association The California Supreme Court recently issued two significant decisions affecting a person’s right to remain silent pursuant to Miranda v. State of Arizona, (1966) 384 U.S. 436. The issue in Miranda was whether “statements obtained from an individual who is subjected to custodial […]
October 2014 CPCA Magazine- PRIVACY ISSUES ARE VERY COMPLEX
PRIVACY ISSUES ARE VERY COMPLEX By: Martin J. Mayer, General Counsel- California Police Chiefs’ Association Over the past few months, the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, and the California Court of Appeals have each issued significant decisions affecting privacy rights of peace officers, as well as members of the public. One case […]