California Supreme Court
Jan. 5, 2011
Cell Phones Searchable, Court Rules
Police can freely search cell phones found on people who are under arrest, a divided state Supreme Court ruled Monday, weighing in on a cutting-edge issue that could draw the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Police can freely search cell phones found on people who are under arrest, a divided state Supreme Court ruled Monday, weighing in on a cutting-edge issue that could draw the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Justice Ming W. Chin, writing for the majority, said the court followed federal court precedent under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects the public from unreasonable...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In