Smart phones contain an overwhelming amount of private information. Not surprisingly, they can often contain a great deal of evidence when connected to a crime. In addition to texts, e-mails, and web searches, they are also tracking devices. Law enforcement can obtain warrants for Cell Site Location Information (CSLI) to know the whereabouts of a Read More…
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Cell Phone Warrant In Child Pornography Case Violated Fourth Amendment
Marc Daniel McKee was convicted of four counts of “possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct”, commonly known as child pornography. The police had a warrant to seize McKee’s cell phone. He claimed the seizure of child porn on his cell phone was obtained during an illegal search. He filed an Read More…
Police Seize Cell Phone Without Warrant to Obtain Evidence
When it comes to sex crimes, often evidence of the crime can be found “on” or “in” a suspect’s cell phone. In particular, crimes involving child pornography are often found on a cell phone. Police usually get tipped to child pornography by other police agencies, such as Interpol or U.S. Homeland Security. Usually when police Read More…