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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...

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