D.D.C.: Failure to timely make return of papers under Rule 41 not a 4A violation

Failure to make the return of the warrant to the clerk along with the inventory in violation of Rule 41 requires more than just negligence in failing to do it on time. Where’s the prejudice? The court will not speculate that it was intentional or deliberate. [Why would they do that?] United States v. Magruder, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 27073 (D.D.C. Feb. 12, 2021).

Defense counsel wasn’t ineffective for not moving to suppress a DNA sample taken after court order after a hearing. The state court ruled against him, and it’s precluded here on 2254. Even warrantless collection of DNA has been permitted by SCOTUS. Johnson v. Vannoy, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 27132 (E.D. La. Jan. 26, 2021).*

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