Part two follows the victim through the medical examination and discusses how to determine what samples are needed, how to collect and transport them, and how to preserve the chain of custody. October 1999 Program United States v. Jackson. This case illustrates an arrest in which the defendant alleged that police seized him illegally and used excessive force. If the assertion was upheld, the defendant was free. This is the first of a three-part series which will follow the evidence in a rape investigation.
Officers arriving on the scene of the assault begin the investigation.
Valdez v. McPheters. The Valdez case involved allegations of an unlawful entry into a home to make an arrest of a defendant. The legal rulings made involved 4th Amendment protection of the home, and, thus, apply to state as well as federal officers. How to recognize the Grand Mal Seizure and insure the safety of someone who is experiencing one is discussed. August 1999 Program U.S. v. Johnson.