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Short Circuit 303 | Larry McMurtry Fact Pattern

Short Circuit

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Impoundment of a Tow Truck: Factors and Fourth Amendment Rights

This chapter analyzes a court case involving the impoundment of a tow truck, focusing on the factors considered by the court and the defendant's argument that it violated the Fourth Amendment. The discussion delves into the district court's incorrect weighing of the five-factor test for impoundment justification. The chapter highlights the need for a checklist of binary factors to remove discretion and prioritize individual rights.

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