Merit Decision. The Court Approves the Community-Caretaking/Emergency-Aid Exception to the Fourth Amendment. State v. Dunn.
On March 15, 2012 the Supreme Court of Ohio decided State v. Dunn, 2012-Ohio-1008. In this 6-1 decision written by Justice Stratton, the Court approved a warrantless traffic stop when the police reasonably believe there is an immediate need for … Continue reading →