An Attorney Breaks Down A Dubious Traffic Stop In New Castle, Indiana

Send us a messageAttorney Mark Nicholson examines an off-duty stop in New Castle, Indiana, and tests the officer’s claims against available video. We explain why “being dumb at the light” fails as probable cause and outline what the footage suggests about the use of force and credibility.• off-duty stop premised on non-specific conduct• why “being dumb at the light” is not probable cause• absence of body camera and credibility gaps• Facebook video showing the suspect in the vehicle• potential unlawful seizure and force implications• what a probable cause affidavit should include• open questions about the dash cam and the procedure• legal takeaways for drivers and officersPlease be sure to like and subscribeHere are links to my website and other social media.The Law Office of Mark NicholsonThe Nicholson NuggetYouTubeFacebookInstagramTikTok: thebatteryman