Police need warrant to search cell phones

[AR15L]

Supreme Court: Police need warrant to search cell phones

http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/25/justice/supreme-court-cell-phones/index.html

Washington (CNN) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously ruled that police may not search the cell phones of criminal suspects upon arrest without a warrant -- a sweeping endorsement for privacy rights.
By a 9-0 vote, the justices said smart phones and other electronic devices were not in the same category as wallets, briefcases, and vehicles -- all currently subject to limited initial examination by law enforcement. Generally such searches are permitted if there is "probable cause" that a crime has been committed, to ensure officers' safety and prevent destruction of evidence.

Seems like we just scored a good one.

[cmica]

well if its locked how can they open it?? im not giving you my code


on the other hand wish they would prevent this with your wallet too... along time ago in high school

[Chrisb9381]

9-0? WOW. Don't see that often.

[K&E ARMS]

well if its locked how can they open it?? im not giving you my code


on the other hand wish they would prevent this with your wallet too... along time ago in high school

afraid they will find your crusty condom from high school?

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[Classic]

well if its locked how can they open it?? im not giving you my code


on the other hand wish they would prevent this with your wallet too... along time ago in high school

Did they find that moldy condom that you saved for 17 years in hope of using it?

[Classic]

hahaha great minds think alike!

[cmica]

[glockgirl]

Unanimous...very nice.

[norahc]

Now we'll see how well this decision gets followed. Hopefully it does, both in letter and spirit, but I have my doubts.

[Edwin]

well if its locked how can they open it?? im not giving you my code


on the other hand wish they would prevent this with your wallet too... along time ago in high school

There are plenty of tools on the market where police can take your phone, plug it into a device and copy the memory for them to look at later. They can also bypass your lock.

[norahc]

well if its locked how can they open it?? im not giving you my code


on the other hand wish they would prevent this with your wallet too... along time ago in high school

There are plenty of tools on the market where police can take your phone, plug it into a device and copy the memory for them to look at later. They can also bypass your lock.

And that doesnt even involve the use of the "stingray" fake cell towers.

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[deadshot2]

There are plenty of tools on the market where police can take your phone, plug it into a device and copy the memory for them to look at later. They can also bypass your lock.

If they did that on my cell phone they'd be bored to death. I don't live my life on my phone.

[AR15L]

Something I was taught a long time ago.

What's written can be read.

[harleyjasondavidson]

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