Tag: Warrantless Search

Warrantless Blood Test Requires a Remand

State v. Chavez-Majors, No. 115,286 (Kan. Dec. 20, 2019). Issue: Was there probable cause to administer a warrantless blood test on an unconscious driver suspect of a drunk-driving offense? Answer:  Yes, there was probable cause to administer a warrantless blood test …

Searching for the Seriously Injured

Kansas v. Fisher, No. 120,031 (Kan. Ct. App. Nov. 8, 2019) Issue: The emergency aid exception to the Fourth Amendment’s bar on warrantless searches requires an objectively reasonable belief that someone injured is inside. Can officers comply with …