Warrants

lawfully obtained evidence from Archer’s dining room under the PVD because the officer was in a place where he had a right to be and saw accessible property that was recognized as the candelabra. The Supreme Court has held that even if there is no warrant, obtaining evidence is always reasonable under the Fourth Amendment, if (1) the police entrance to the place to be searched is valid and (2) the PVD prong test is satisfied: if an officer is in a place where he has a right to be and sees…

Sitting there slightly intrigued, I thought to myself, “was this a joke, or did he perhaps flip to the wrong page?” Then…it hit me. I had just graduated Warrant Officer Candidate School a few months earlier, and the next phase of training required for me to complete my transition from a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer to a Warrant Officer was the Warrant Officer Basic Course. For my particular military occupational specialty, this course was held at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and my uncle…

a. ADP 6-22 defines an Army Leader as “anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals. Army leaders motivate people both inside and outside the chain of command to pursue actions, focus thinking and shape decisions for the greater good of the organization.” In the definition mentioned previously, the words “motivate people both inside and outside the chain of command,” is very important to my idea of what seniors…

after the Arrest Warrant judgement, it was clear that such immunity is enjoyed by Minister of foreign affairs as well. 14 Potentially even other high-ranking officials enjoy immunity ratione personae while in office. As soon as they leave office they loses the immunity ratione personae but continue to have immunity under ratione materiae. 15 This type of immunity covers both official and private acts and it comprises immunity even for international crimes.16 In the Arrest Warrant case, the…

Warrant Out for Your Arrest? Here's What to do Next Regardless of the reason that a warrant has been issued for your arrest, you will need to take action quickly if you discover that this is the case. One of the first steps you should take is to align yourself with a skilled Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney, so you can be sure the matter will be taken care of properly and efficiently. Exploring the topic a bit further may help you to understand the process once an arrest warrant has been…

My defining moment was when I received the news that I was selected to attend the overseas Warrant Officer Course conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force, at the RAAF Base Wagga. Eagerly anticipating the course’s commencement, I did in-depth research, sought the advice of previous candidates, and received useful guidance and encouragement from my family, superiors and friends. This was my first foreign leadership course and I was determined to do well for the course. The aim of the course…

Being a soldier with multiple combat tours I have seen in some cases the worst humanity can offer. During my last combat tour my experiences helped myself define the direction I wanted to take, both in the military and eventually when I transition back into the civilian world. I made the decision about month six of my tour that I wanted to stay in the Army, but above all that I should return to my roots as a professional computer nerd. In 2009 I was running my own Information Technology Company…

responsibilities of a Company level Warrant Officer. Some of the topics of discussion were foreign to me. Maybe it is because I am not directly involved in the process, but I do not see my Company Warrant managing the training within the Company. Typically, I send him my 5W’s for the next week of training and make sure that the Company training schedule is up to date, but that is all. As a Company Operations Warrant, I will ensure that all of the Detachment Warrants are informed and aware of the…

Searches and Arrests without Warrants Not all searches, or arrests must be made with an executed warrant. An example I will talk about is how my brother got arrested for a DUI. Now, driving under the influence is a huge risk anyone can take. Knowing you are under the influence and still deciding to drive not knowing what can happen can cause your own life or others. Previous to the arrest of my brother, the officer had watched him drink some alcohol for over two hours. Prior to the stop, the…

I believe I am fully qualified to become an Army Warrant Officer for many reasons. The first is that I feel I have reached a rank that marks the culmination of my operational career. At this stage in the Army as a Staff Sergeant, I continually fulfill duty positions that are above and beyond my pay grade in both the garrison and deployed environments. This is best exemplified in my recent deployment with 1st Special Forces Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. As a Staff Sergeant, I…