A major victory for citizens’ privacy interests today as the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled law enforcement cannot search an arrested person’s cell phone without first obtaining a search warrant. While the court recognized the need to investigate crimes, the Court found that privacy rights are more important. Besides, the police may still have the...
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What Does Federal Criminal Law Ensure for Every Jurisdiction?
Every state and the District of Columbia has its own criminal procedure codes. However, each of these jurisdictions must act in compliance with the U.S. Constitution. Each state's rules and regulations on criminal procedure codes are predicated on the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The Constitution contains numerous provisions to protect individuals arrested for a...
Read MorePolk county felony attorney explains new federal drug dog sniff case
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on when police can use a drug sniffing dog to search your home. Previously, I blogged about this case and the ruling came out today. This case started out in Florida also. This time, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in Florida v. Jardines. In...
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