Daily Archives: May 22, 2018

NYTimes: Calling Your Lawyer’s Cell From Jail? What You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You.

NYTimes: Calling Your Lawyer’s Cell From Jail? What You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You. by Richard A. Oppel Jr.: Most people assume that a conversation with their lawyer will remain confidential. But if the conversation takes place … Continue reading

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OR: Def adequately pled 4A and argued substance to preserve issue for appeal

Defendant preserved her Fourth Amendment claim by citing it in the motion and by arguing at the hearing the stop was impermissibly extended. “Although the question is close, we agree with defendant that her Fourth Amendment argument is adequately preserved … Continue reading

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W.D.Wash.: Motel 6’s own policy of giving ICE & DHS its customer names doesn’t bring it within Patel

Motel 6 in Washington state was providing guest registry information to ICE and DHS, and the state sued them in state court. It was removed to federal court. The case is remanded. Because Motel 6 was providing it voluntarily, Patel … Continue reading

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