Does freedom of speech shield menacing threats? Or does the law have the right to step in when verbal threats instill fear and potential harm? We found ourselves in a labyrinth of these questions in our latest episode, guided by the landmark Supreme Court decision on Counterman versus Colorado. We unwind the intricate layers of defining a threat, especially in this digital age, where threats can be disguised behind the veil of anonymity. We weigh the subjective intent of the speaker against the objective perspective of a reasonable person and question which should hold more weight in legally certifying a threat.
At the 2021 Use of Force Summit, Attorney Eric Atstupenas sits down with Eric to discuss the current challenges facing law enforcement agencies related...
Eric sits down with Kristen Ziman, now retired Chief of Aurora, Illinois and author of Reimagining Blue: Thoughts on Life, Leadership, and a New...
In this episode, Attorney Eric Daigle dives into Barnes v. Felix, a crucial Supreme Court case with significant implications for law enforcement professionals. The...