By Apex Law ServiceThis article is written for attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and compliance professionals who routinely confront Fourth Amendment issues during roadside encounters. Using a modern, highly publicized case study involving a disabled vehicle, visible blood, firearm evidence, and the tragic discovery of a child victim, we examine what the Constitution actually permits—and sometimes requires—when time matters. Case Summary In State of Minnesota v. Jalissa Thaylor (Anoka County District Court, 2023), police stopped Thaylor on May 20, 2022, after observing her Chevrolet Impala driving without a tire and displaying extensive…
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