California Supreme Court
Dec. 7, 2016
Cellphone search violated Constitution, state high court rules
Torrance police officers unjustifiably violated the Fourth Amendment when they searched a defendant's cell phone without a warrant, the state Supreme Court unanimously held Monday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Torrance police officers unjustifiably violated the Fourth Amendment when they searched a defendant's cell phone without a warrant and found child pornography, the state Supreme Court unanimously held Monday.
The high court reversed the 2nd District Court of Appeal and upheld constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
The case involves Paul Macabeo, who was stopp...
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