Perspective
Jan. 26, 2012
Justices’ GPS decision leaves many questions unanswered
The Jones decision fails to consider the issue of electronic surveillance capabilities in modern-day technology. By Elaine Wallace and Michael Klepich of Jones Day
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed in United States v. Jones, 10-1259, that obtaining information through the warrantless use of a GPS tracking device violates the Fourth Amendment. Although the Court was unanimous that the Antoine Jones' Fourth Amendment rights had been violated, the justices split 5-4 in its reasoning.
Jones was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to ...
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