

Kansas Supreme Court Rules Obscured State Name on License Plate Isn’t a Violation
A Common Stop Gets a Legal Reality Check If you’ve spent any time behind the wheel of a patrol car, you’ve probably noticed it — license plate frames that cover part of a plate’s border, sometimes even the state name. Maybe it’s a dealer frame, maybe it’s a sports team. Many officers have pulled over cars for that kind of obstruction, figuring it’s a technical violation under state plate-display laws. But in October 2025 , the Kansas Supreme Court  handed down a ruling that s
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When Lights, Smell, and Good Faith Carry the Day: Eighth Circuit Affirms Truck and Home Searches in United States v. DiazÂ
The Scenario New Year’s Eve just after midnight. Cold, dark, and a Ford Ranger looks banged-up and badly parked  — one headlight working,...
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Asset Forfeiture in 2025: Wyoming Tightens the Standard
Introduction Asset forfeiture has long been one of law enforcement’s most powerful — and most controversial — tools. A recent Wyoming...
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