Cash App holds a position as a leading mobile payment service, but often finds itself at the intersection of crime and digital finance. Law enforcement encounters Cash App in a …
Steagald v. United States: Understanding the need for a warrant
In American law enforcement, certain cases stand out as pivotal moments that redefine practices and procedures. One such landmark case is Steagald v. United States that is centered around the …
Understanding Search Warrants: Search Protocols
In our previous blog post of the “Understanding Search Warrants” series, financial search warrants we learned there was more than one way to get the evidence we need. Today we …
Understanding Search Warrants: Financial search warrants
Fraud investigators know better than anyone that financial crimes are a mountain of paperwork. Identity theft and fraud cases lead investigators to potentially hundreds of victims with pages and pages of …
Understanding Search Warrants: Technology search warrants
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 …