search and seizure

Employees Do Not Have Complete Privacy Rights in Their Text Messages

August 27, 2010 19:51

The United States Supreme Court ruled recently that supervisors at work may read an employee's text messages if they think the employee may be violating work rules. The case stemmed from a situation in California where a police chief read...The United States Supreme Court ruled recently that...

Marijuana Manufacturing and Cocaine Possession Case Thrown Out Due to Illegal Search Warrant

August 27, 2010 19:51

In a recent criminal case near Jacksonville, Florida where the defendant was charged with marijuana manufacturing and cocaine possession charges, the case was ultimately thrown out because it was found that the police searched the defendant's home and found the...In a recent criminal case near...

Police Had No Reason to Detain Defendant, Drug Case Thrown Out

August 27, 2010 19:51

In a recent drug case south of Jacksonville, Florida, the police received a call that a black male wearing a t-shirt, jeans and sneakers was selling drugs beside a particular road. Police responded to the area and saw the defendant...In a recent drug case south of Jacksonville, Florida, the police...

Police in Florida Can Get Your Pharmacy Records Without a Subpoena and Without Notice

August 27, 2010 19:51

In a recent criminal case near Jacksonville, Florida, the defendant was charged with obtaining prescription drugs by fraud, which is a felony crime. This crime is actually more common these days as more people gain access to various prescription drugs....In a recent criminal case near Jacksonville,...

Police in Florida May Have a Right to Search a Vehicle After a Valid Arrest

August 27, 2010 19:51

For example, where a person gets arrested in or near his/her vehicle, the police officer may have the legal authority to search the vehicle depending on the circumstances. Many drug cases are made this way. Arrests for driving with a...For example, where a person gets arrested in or near his/her...