Criminal Defense of Immigrants

Arrests for violation of protective orders must be examined to determine whether they were lawfully conducted.  For example, the arresting officer may make an illegal arrest if s/he does so without learning the exact terms of the protection order before making an arrest for its violation.[180]

[180] Beier v. City of Lewiston, 354 F.3d 1058 (9th Cir. Jan. 14, 2004).