The Supreme Court has ruled that police generally need a warrant - TopicsExpress



          

The Supreme Court has ruled that police generally need a warrant before searching the cell phone or personal electronic device of a person arrested. Writing for a nearly unanimous court Wednesday, Chief Justice John Roberts said searches of digital devices for information are not comparable to searches law enforcement officers often conduct for contraband after making an arrest. He acknowledged that the courts decision would make it harder for police to fight crime, but said that did not justify excusing them from getting a warrant before conducting searches of cellphones and smartphones. For more information... politico
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:25:07 +0000

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