Death penalty reference did not rise to level of coercion to suppress statement
Facts In October 2020, Alexis Tallant had been searching online for a car to purchase. Tallant saw a post on Facebook Marketplace by someone using the name Jaquez Harris. The post listed a 2012 Nissan Maxima for sale for $6,300. After negotiating with Harris through Facebook messages, Tallant agreed to pay a final purchase price […]
husband interfered with investigation by refusing to allow wife to show license and insurance
Facts (If you are new to 1983 actions, click here for help) On September 2, 2022, Rachael Hall, Randal Hall’s wife, was in a minor automobile accident in a parking lot. Following the fender bender, she and the other party exchanged insurance information. Hall claims that it was not his wife’s fault; however, when she […]
Subject not in custody when he made statements to police
Facts On February 10, 2017, Officer Brandon Brown was patrolling Highway 61 near Robinsonville, Mississippi, when he spotted a red Camaro weaving in and out of both lanes in between cars. Officer Brown stopped the car Direct Black was driving. Officer Brown asked to see Black’s license, which Black supplied. While Officer Brown was checking […]
Officer did not identify on knock and talk before killing person inside home
Facts (If you are new to 1983 actions, click here for help) Video and audio footage from body cameras worn by Officers Casanova and Panah is available below in the hyperlinks: Cassanova Panah On October 17, 2018, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Charles Roundtree, Jr., Davante Snowden, and Taylor Singleton were visiting Hence Williams’ home at 217 […]
Traffic accident was not reckless disregard under MTCA
Facts At the time of the accident, Officer Victor Tacorchick had been employed with the Biloxi Police Department for six years. He had never been in an accident on or off duty prior to this incident. On December 5, 2021, Tacorchick was assigned to booking on the night shift, which started at 5:45 p.m. According […]
Video did not clearly contradict officer’s testimony
Facts In November 2020, Officer Reynaldo Contreras pulled over Michael Anderson because his left front headlight was out, a violation of Section 547.302(c) of the Texas Transportation Code. During his discussion with Officer Contreras, Anderson admitted that he was a felon and possessed a firearm. Anderson was later charged with violating 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) […]