The Branden Johnson Show: Gumbo Mix

This week we will continue to unravel the Sandra Bland death and why it means so much to the black Twenty and Thirty somethings of today. Delve into why this situation should matter to everyone who promotes justice and fairness.We will also cover the hot topics that matter to our communities. You are welcome to drop your seasoning into the pot. The only way we get to the bottom of the pot is by all of us pitching in to provide our views and opinions. Once we have voiced our thoughts we will conclude with solutions that our listeners can use to affect change in our respective neighborhoods and country.

Rodriguez v. US, 13-9972 (SCOTUS 2015)-The Court ruled that a traffic stop, absent reasonable suspicion or consent, cannot be extended even for a few minutes after the conclusion of a traffic stop in order to conduct a K-9 sniff of the vehicle. In this case the driver was stopped and issued a warning. He was then asked for permission to remain so the officer can conduct a K-9 sniff. The driver refused. The officer detained the driver anyway until another officer arrived. The officer conducted the K-9 sniff approx. 8 minutes after the stop was concluded. Drugs were found in the vehicle after the K-9 alerted. The driver was arrested. The Court held that the detention beyond the length of the traffic stop was an unreasonable seizure in violation of the Constitution.