Daily Archives: September 17, 2022

Cal.4th: SW papers for cell site simulators remain under seal because CIs are identified in there

EFF sued for access to search warrant materials that led to use of cell site simulators. The court finds that the protection of named CIs in the papers still needs to be protected, and they remain under seal. Electronic Frontier … Continue reading

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ID & CA3: Two views same day on misdemeanor arrests

Defendant was already stopped and the officer suspected DUI. She was handcuffed and transported for a breath test. This was an arrest for a misdemeanor that did not happen in the officer’s presence, and it thus violated the state constitution. … Continue reading

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