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Keyword Search Warrants: Unconstitutional Dragnets That Undermine Privacy and Free Speech
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Keyword Search Warrants: Unconstitutional Dragnets That Undermine Privacy and Free Speech

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Keyword Search Warrants: Unconstitutional Dragnets That Undermine Privacy and Free Speech

Keyword Search Warrants: Unconstitutional Dragnets That Undermine Privacy and Free Speech A little-known but increasingly common police investigative technique threatens all Google users' privacy and free speech rights: the keyword search warrant. These warrants allow police to get identifying information on anyone who searched Google for specific terms—potentially sweeping up large numbers of innocent people in the process. The [...]

By The Edelstein Firm|January 10th, 2024|Categories: Blog, Electronic Evidence, Fourth Amendment|Comments Off

Google Changes Policy Affecting Geofence Warrants
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Google Changes Policy Affecting Geofence Warrants

Constitutional Rights, Electronic Evidence, Fourth Amendment, Privacy

Google Changes Policy Affecting Geofence Warrants

Google Data Policy Change: Implications for Florida Geofence Warrants What Are Geofence Warrants And How Do They Impact Your Privacy Rights? Geofence warrants allow police to request location and movement data from Google on all users within a specific area during a particular time period. With just this blanket search warrant, officers can access incredibly revealing personal information without [...]

By The Edelstein Firm|December 16th, 2023|Categories: Constitutional Rights, Electronic Evidence, Fourth Amendment, Privacy|Comments Off

Police Use of Geofence Warrants
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Police Use of Geofence Warrants

Criminal Investigations, Electronic Evidence, False Arrests, Privacy

Police Use of Geofence Warrants

Police Use of Geofence Warrants: A Troubling New Tactic That Puts Innocent People at Risk What are Geofence Warrants and How Do They Work? A geofence warrant allows police to draw a virtual boundary around a location and get tech companies like Google to provide information on all devices within that area during a certain time period. For example, if [...]

By The Edelstein Firm|October 3rd, 2023|Categories: Criminal Investigations, Electronic Evidence, False Arrests, Privacy|Comments Off

The Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act

The Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act In a world that is increasingly digitized, the importance of your online privacy and the security of your personal data has never been more apparent. A recently reintroduced bill, The Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act, has been making waves in Congress, and it's a topic that you should be aware [...]

By The Edelstein Firm|July 20th, 2023|Categories: Constitutional Rights, Electronic Evidence, Fourth Amendment, Privacy|Comments Off

Border Searches of Cell Phones Require a Warrant

Border Searches of Cell Phones Require a Warrant Today, we're going to delve into a recent court opinion that has significant implications for the Fourth Amendment and the privacy rights of individuals. The case in question is United States v. Smith, a decision from the Southern District of New York. This case is a fascinating exploration of the intersection [...]

By The Edelstein Firm|June 3rd, 2023|Categories: Constitutional Rights, Electronic Evidence, Privacy|Comments Off

The Impact of Electronic Evidence on Criminal Defense

The Impact of Electronic Evidence on Criminal Defense Technology has dramatically changed how criminal cases are investigated and defended in recent years. One of the most significant changes brought on by electronic evidence is the amount of data now available to law enforcement and defendants. In the past, evidence was limited to physical items that could [...]

By The Edelstein Firm|April 2nd, 2023|Categories: Criminal Defenses, Electronic Evidence|Comments Off

Video Evidence in Criminal Cases
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Video Evidence in Criminal Cases

Blog, Electronic Evidence, Technology

Video Evidence in Criminal Cases

The use of video evidence in criminal cases has skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to the widespread availability of surveillance cameras, smartphones, and bodyworn cameras. This trend has profoundly impacted criminal defense practice, and it's worth exploring in detail. Difficult to Challenge in Some Cases Sometimes, the ubiquity of video evidence has made it much harder for criminal defense [...]

By The Edelstein Firm|February 9th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Electronic Evidence, Technology|Comments Off