Daily Archives: July 14, 2014

New Law Review Article: When Enough is Enough: Location Tracking, Mosaic Theory, and Machine Learning

When Enough is Enough: Location Tracking, Mosaic Theory, and Machine Learning, Steven M. Bellovin, Renee M. Hutchins, Tony Jebara, Sebastian Zimmeck, 8 NYU J.L. & Liberty 556 (2014). Abstract:

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VT: Pre-conviction DNA testing of arrestees after arraignment violates the search provision of state constitution

In a comprehensive opinion, the Vermont Supreme Court held Friday that pre-conviction DNA testing of arrestees after arraignment violates the search provision of the Vermont Constitution. It failed every point of analysis. State v. Medina, 2014 VT 69, 2014 Vt. … Continue reading

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WI: Passenger’s statement “Got a warrant for that?”, was not objection to driver’s consent to briefcase

Originally posted June 7, 2013, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals held that a passenger’s statement “Got a warrant for that?”, was not objection to driver’s consent to briefcase. a href=”http://wicourts.gov/ca/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=92854″>State v. Wantland, 2013 WI App 36, 346 Wis. 2d 680, … Continue reading

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VI: Alleged “plain view” of drugs inadequate without a showing that it was “immediately apparent” drugs were there

Defendant had an accident and was being detained because he appeared under the influence. His vehicle was searched, and a plastic bag inside a plastic bag was seen. The prosecution having produced no evidence that the officer had reason to … Continue reading

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