Apr
15
15
Warrantless Searches of Mobile Phones Incident to Arrest
It has long been established that police may conduct warrantless searches of people lawfully arrested, as well as the personal effects on or about their persons. The underlying rationale behind this policy is to ensure that the person being arrested does not possess weapons, and to prevent the destruction of evidence. However, with the ever-increasing […]
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08
08
Proposed Changes to Virginia’s “Texting While Driving” Laws
The Virginia General Assembly, as a part of the 2013 session, has submitted a bill for Governor Bob McDonnell’s consideration that would dramatically change the enforcement and prosecution of Virginia’s existing laws against texting while driving. House Bill 1907 would now make texting while driving punishable the same as reckless driving – a class 1 […]
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27
27
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Warrantless Search of Prepaid Mobile Phone
In a recent decision, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals found that a suspected drug dealer had no expectation of privacy […]
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27
27
New DUI/DWI Legislation in Virginia
On July 1, 2012, new sweeping legislation went into effect requiring ignition interlock installation […]
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