It’s been a year since Minnesota passed their hands-free cellphone law, and based on the results from the recent crackdown, it’s clear that motorists still aren’t getting the message to put their phone down behind the wheel. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced that 1,400 hands-free cellphone citations were handed out in the first […]
Can Minnesota Police Force You To Unlock Your Phone?
Even if you have nothing to hide, you can start to feel a little uneasy if somebody else were to start sifting through your phone. You may not have anything illegal on it, but odds are you have some pictures or messages that are between you and someone else, and having a third party looking […]
Policing Electronic Crimes In The Digital Age
It was announced yesterday that Pittsburgh Pirates all-star closer Felipe Vazquez was arrested on a felony count of soliciting a child for unlawful sexual conduct and using computer services or devices. Vasquez faces charges in both Florida and Pennsylvania for his actions, and he’s also been charged with one count of giving obscene material to […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Getting National Attention Over Cell Phone Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court heard a case yesterday that is garnering national attention for how it may affect future cases throughout the country. The case centers around the question of when a person can be ordered to unlock their cell phone in order for police or government officials to look through it for evidence. At […]
Cell Phones Provide Key Data For Criminal Investigators
A cell phone left at a crime scene is usually a big clue for investigators, but it may hold more evidence than meets the eye, according to a new study. “You can imagine a scenario where a crime scene investigator comes across a personal object — like a phone, pen or key — without fingerprints […]
