DOJ Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Warrantless Cellphone Searches

Started by jimmy olsen, August 20, 2013, 06:55:12 PM

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CountDeMoney

Nigga, please.  I didn't even stick around long enough for a fucking t-shirt.

Now go write a speeding ticket on a Spec-4, Base Boy.

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Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 21, 2013, 05:46:28 AM
Nigga, please.  I didn't even stick around long enough for a fucking t-shirt.

Now go write a speeding ticket on a Spec-4, Base Boy.

DV's and DUI's chuckle head. DV's are easily are most common call.
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The rule the DOJ is relying on dates to 1974 and arose in the context of paint chips on the perps clothing.  But the language used by the Court was very broad and would appear to sweep in an item on the suspect's person at the time of the arrest.  Of course the Court in 74 wasn't considering the technological context of present day smartphones.
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Sheilbh

I'd tend to side with the DoJ view on this. I don't see why phones should be special.
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