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> your electronic devices confiscated and searched I don't know where on earth you got that from. The police can and do need to get a warrant in order to confi
by whack 6y ago
> your electronic devices confiscated and searched
I don't know where on earth you got that from. The police can and do need to get a warrant in order to confiscate or search the accused person's devices or belongings. The warrant needs to explain with probable cause, why those specific devices/belongings are relevant to the case and need to be searched. If the cops can't provide probable cause for searching a device, they aren't allowed to do so.
> the proponent of a claim bears the burden of proving it
Hence why I said that it is the accuser's responsibility to provide any and all relevant evidence. You are going one step further and saying that the accuser should give up all claims to privacy, in the entirety of their life. Ie, if I want to press charges against someone for robbing me in a dark alley, I need to allow the police to search my house. This is a ridiculous way to structure any criminal justice system.
- torstenvl 6y ago> I don't know where on earth you got that from... The warrant needs to explain with probable cause Thank you for the explanation. In my 11 years as an attorney, my experience has been that warrants are issued freely based on a complaining witness's statements. Has your experience been different? > You are going one step further and saying that the accuser should give up all claims to privacy I don't believe I claimed that at all. Productive conversation is easier if both parties fairly characterize one another's positions. Enjoy the rest of your day.