Both the Fourth Amendment and Ohio law permitted law enforcement to seek private assistance in executing a search warrant, here of a computer, and the search was conducted by the company that owned the computer. United States v. Powell, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 79455 (N.D. Ohio May 6, 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defendant\u2019s Franks challenge fails because the challenged paragraph in the affidavit, even if removed from consideration, still leaves probable cause. Defendant doesn\u2019t even address the good faith exception which the court finds applies. United States v. Lewis, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 79813 (E.D. Mo. Apr. 15, 2020).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defendant\u2019s wife sought return of cars seized producing the titles. Because the government has initiated forfeiture of the vehicles, she can pursue her remedy there. United States v. Rivera-Banchs, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 79548 (W.D. N.Y. May 6, 2020).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Both the Fourth Amendment and Ohio law permitted law enforcement to seek private assistance in executing a search warrant, here of a computer, and the search was conducted by the company that owned the computer. United States v. Powell, 2020 … Continue reading