In our previous blog post of the “Understanding Search Warrants” series, persons search warrants, we discussed issues related to writing search warrants to both search and collect people. Today is …
Understanding Search Warrants: Persons Search Warrants
In our previous blog post of the “Understanding Search Warrants” series, vehicle search warrants, we covered tips for writing search warrants to collect evidence from vehicles, infotainment systems and motorhomes. …
Understanding Search Warrants: Vehicle search warrants
In our previous blog post of the “Understanding Search Warrants” series, residential search warrants, we covered tips for writing search warrants for single-family and multi-family residences, outbuildings, and commercial properties. …
Understanding Search Warrants: Residential search warrants
In our previous blog post of the “Understanding Search Warrants” series, Particularity in search warrants, we learned what makes a good description of a search location or evidence, and what …
Understanding Search Warrants: Particularity in search warrants
In our previous blog post of the “Understanding Search Warrants” series, Expertise Statements, we explored what it takes to prove to the court that you know what you are talking …
Understanding Search Warrants: Expertise Statements
In our previous blog post of the “Understanding Search Warrants” series, About the search warrant document, we explored the composition and importance of search warrant documents, with a specific focus …
Understanding Search Warrants: About the search warrant document
Welcome to our exciting new blog series: Understanding Search Warrants. This article is about the search warrant document. In these posts, we’ll take a close look at search warrants and …
Writing Instagram Search Warrants
Instagram isn’t just for selfies and food photos—it can be a goldmine of evidence in a criminal investigation. Actions such as posting a photo or reel, sending a DM, or …
Vehicle Search & Seizure: Lessons from Arizona v. Gant
Arizona v. Gant, 556 U.S. 332 (2009) is a crucial court case that helps us understand the rules around police searches. Let’s explore this case in detail. The Story Before …
The role of a Special Master: Protecting sensitive & privileged documents.
As search warrant experts, we often get questions about “Special Masters” and the crucial role they play in search warrant processes. But what exactly does a Special Master do? How …