Warrant Required for GPS Tracking of Automobile
Posted on by Townsend MyersThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in late October in the case of U.S. v. Katzin that law enforcement officers must have a valid warrant before installing a GPS device on the vehicle of a criminal suspect.
Will You Get a Ticket for Driving with Google Glass in New Orleans?
Posted on by Townsend MyersIn what appears to be the very first case of its kind, a woman is San Diego has received a ticket for driving with Google Glasses. Whatever happens with this case, there will certainly be many like it to come. As the technology develops we will see new responses from law enforcement, the re-shaping of state and local traffic laws to accommodate new technology, and new responses from technology developers as the usage of new products like Google glass continues to increase.
Hiring an Attorney for a Minor in Possession Ticket
Posted on by Townsend MyersMinor in Possession of Alcohol in the city of New Orleans is a misdemeanor offense requiring a court appearance, and carrying potentially serious consequences for a person’s long-term criminal record if convicted. But a good lawyer can help you get a MIP in New Orleans dismissed.
The Problem of Firearms at TSA Checkpoints
Posted on by Townsend MyersIn addition to the potential criminal penalties for carrying a weapon or firearm through a checkpoint, the Transportation Security Administration has also started issuing notices of violation and civil penalty assessment orders for violations of Transportation Security Regulations
Video from Orleans Parish Prison Shows Alcohol, Drugs and Guns
Posted on by Townsend MyersInmates in Orleans Parish Prison were the stars of a shocking video shown in Federal court in New Orleans on Tuesday. The video was shown during a hearing in connection with the proposed consent decree over the troubled Orleans Parish Prison system, and it showed instances of drug and alcohol use, as well as possession of at least one loaded weapon inside the jail.