DE: SW for cell phone’s movements didn’t authorize complete search of the phone’s contents

The probable cause for the search warrant of defendant’s cell phone was only for specific location information. “However, the search warrant authorizes a search and seizure of information broader than GPS location information. Specifically, the search warrant allows the State to search ‘numbers dialed, incoming numbers/chip numbers/direct connects/walkie talkie if needed, subscribers electronic serial number, and all billing information/accounts notes, for the specified cellular/wireless telephones, or any telephone numbers revealed the original records.’” As to everything else, the search is suppressed as lacking probable cause. State v. Risper, 2019 Del. Super. LEXIS 190 (Apr. 12, 2019).

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