Tag: Search Warrant

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds that Probable Cause and Exigent Circumstances are Required for the Warrantless Search of a Vehicle

Posted on by Dillon Harris, Esq.

The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions from unreasonable searches and seizures, and no warrant to search any place or to seize any person or things shall issue without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation subscribed to by the affiant. … Continue reading Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds that Probable Cause and Exigent Circumstances are Required for the Warrantless Search of a Vehicle →

Search Warrant needed to search seized Smartphones

Posted on by David Cohen, Esq.

Pennsylvania Superior Court held that a search warrant must be obtained to search Smartphones seized search incident to arrest. “The specific issue that we address in this case is whether a police officer may search the data contained on a modern day cellular telephone, often referred to as a “smart phone” due to the computer-like … Continue reading Search Warrant needed to search seized Smartphones →