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\u201cA decision regarding whether to file a motion to suppress is a tactical decision, for which greater deference is given to trial counsel’s skill and experience.\u201d A 2255 petitioner also has to show that the motion would be successful, and here he can\u2019t. Brown v. United States, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 114825 (N.D. W.Va. May 30, 2013). [So true on tactics, as a general proposition. I\u2019ve waived good motions to suppress because we were better off with the evidence coming in. It all depends on the case.]<\/p>\n

A probationer has a reduced expectation of privacy, and it doesn\u2019t matter that the police officers involved don\u2019t know he\u2019s a probationer at the time. United States v. Baker, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 114412 (M.D. Ga. August 14, 2013).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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