On March 15, 2023, controversial First Amendment auditor Jose “Chille” DeCastro was recording a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department traffic stop when his encounter with officers escalated into an arrest. DeCastro, known for filming police encounters and challenging officers about constitutional rights, was charged with obstructing and resisting a public officer. A year later, he was convicted and sentenced to 180 days in jail — even though prosecutors reportedly recommended probation. But the story didn't end there. After spending nearly four months behind bars, DeCastro had both convictions overturned by a Nevada district judge in July 2024. He also pursued a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the police, but a jury ruled in favor of the officers in February 2026. DeCastro appealed that decision. Was this legitimate police enforcement or an infringement on the right to record officers in public? Watch the bodycam footage and decide for yourself. **Incident:** March 15, 2023 **Location:** Las Vegas, Nevada **Agency:** Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department **Individual:** Jose “Chille” DeCastro #BodycamBreakdown #PoliceBodycam #FirstAmendment #ChilleDeCastro #LasVegasPolice #PoliceAccountability