Criminal,
Constitutional Law
Sep. 7, 2013
States clash on warrantless searches of cellphones
Two state supreme courts -- Florida and California -- recently came to diametrically opposed conclusions on the matter.
Scott A. Sugarman
Partner
Sugarman & Cannon
Phone: (415) 362-6252
Email: Scott@sugarmanandcannon.com
Scott is a past president of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
Not so long ago, personal computers existed only in science fiction. Then, scientists and technicians developed real personal computers, but they were bulky machines only available on a desktop. Now, most Americans carry a computer in their hands and pockets, a smartphone.
A "smartphone" does not just allow each of us to call and text virtually anyone, and contain only an address book of our family and friends, our business contacts and business prospects. For many, the smartphon...
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