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How is that illegal? They asked for a password to their device. He gave a password which then cleaned the device. For all the authorities know, it was a clean d
by jriot 9y ago
How is that illegal? They asked for a password to their device. He gave a password which then cleaned the device. For all the authorities know, it was a clean device i.e., brand new. Maybe they enjoy regularly installing new OSs using a clean install.
This being illegal is equally as bad them searching devices in the first place without just cause.
- openasocket 9y agoThey'd have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt you were tampering with potential evidence to convict you. So they'd have to try and prove in court you gave them a password which cleaned the device. > For all the authorities know, it was a clean device i.e., brand new Just because you can get away with something doesn't mean it isn't a crime. Lying to or misleading investigators is a crime, I don't know how to be more clear than that.
- jriot 9y agoIf the password you give them also cleans your device you have given them the password to access your device. How is that lying or misleading? I would argue their invasion of privacy is a crime but no one is watching the watchers, thus these types of measures are going to be used.
- openasocket 9y agoThey ask to access your files, and you delete your files. I guess that isn't lying per se, but it definitely is destruction of evidence, which falls under the general heading of obstruction of justice. And before you ask, yes, it is still considered evidence even if there's nothing incriminating there. It is considered evidence because an LEO asked for it as part of an investigation.