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…
Category: Search Warrants
Phone Taps Allowed in Undercover Sex Stings
Looking for sex online is risky behavior that often leads to serious legal consequences. In yet another recent sex offense case involving undercover cops, a Darcy Dean Racus took a very hard fall. The case relied upon phone taps. His conviction for Attempted Rape of a Child in the First Degree and Communicating with a Read More…
Stay Silent – Exercise Your 5th Amendment Rights!
A federal court conviction for possessing child pornography was recently upheld in a case that illustrates exercising one’s 5th Amendment rights is a wise thing to do (U.S. v. Chilaca No 17-10296). Remaining silent is particularly advised if English is not your native language. In this instance, the defendant really helped the government (and hurt Read More…