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Legal Briefs: Summing-up the Totality of Circumstances in Use Of Force Investigations

Review Use of Force Cases like an Investigator: gather all the facts, consider the circumstances, ask the right questions, and apply the current law.
Mar 16, 2021
LL Kaplan
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Use of Force Part II: The Elements of 18 USC 242

While the first two elements of 18 USC 242 are pretty straightforward, the last two are the ones that usually drive the investigation.
Feb 16, 2021
LL Kaplan
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Legal Briefs: Untangling a Few Knots about Use of Force

Between the Myths and Misconceptions, the Real Law on Use of Force May Be Surprising.
Feb 4, 2021
LL Kaplan
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FBI Life

Reality without the TV

The handcuffs, badges, credentials and paperwork are real, the x-files and blacklists, not so much. Did I mention the paperwork?
May 30, 2020
LL Kaplan