Author: Maxel Moreland, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Cell phone use is now an essential part of daily life. Individuals use cell phones for entertainment, business, and as their main source of communication. The Stored Communications Act (“SCA”) allows a court to issue an order compelling third-parties to disclose stored electronic records to... Continue Reading →
Warrantless Searches for Probationers: The Reasonableness of SCOTUS’s Balancing Test
Author: Collin L. Ryan, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review When convicted felons are released on probation, may officers conduct a warrantless search of their homes without violating any constitutional rights protected under the Fourth Amendment? The Supreme Court, by conducting a balancing test, holds that officers may do so when they have a... Continue Reading →
Can Police Dogs Search Your Car Without an Officer’s Reasonable Suspicion?
Author: Chris Gant, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Imagine being pulled over for a small traffic violation. Despite lacking a reason for suspicion, the police officer decides that you look like someone who might have something illegal in the car. Then, you wait for the K9 unit to get to your car (ten... Continue Reading →