W.D.N.C.: Using a key to open a lockbox named in a SW rather than breaking it open is hardly unreasonable

Using defendant’s key to unlock a lockbox within the terms of the search warrant was not unreasonable. United States v. Frady, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 205784 (W.D.N.C. Oct. 26, 2021).* [Does he really expect that breaking into it is the only way to search? Officers should be encouraged to not destroy property during raids.]

The district court made no specific findings of voluntariness of consent, but the record supports the conclusion that it was. United States v. Ojedokun, 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 32122 (4th Cir. Oct. 26, 2021).*

This heading in the opinion says it all: “Because the warrant’s false statements are immaterial to a finding of probable cause, Defendant is not entitled to a Franks hearing.” United States v. Segura, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 206023 (D.N.M. Oct. 26, 2021).*

An unlawful detention claim accrues when the detention ends. The statute of limitations here has expired. Banter v. Adams Cty., 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 206107 (N.D.Ind. Oct. 26, 2021).*

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