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Law Practice

May 11, 2007

Lawyer Caught in Wiretaps Can Sue L.A.

An Orange County criminal defense lawyer can sue the city and county of Los Angeles for falsifying warrant applications in order to eavesdrop on his phone calls, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.

By Amelia Hansen
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      An Orange County criminal defense lawyer can sue the city and county of Los Angeles for falsifying warrant applications in order to eavesdrop on his phone calls, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
      Tustin attorney Jack N. Whitaker brought suit against former Los Angeles District Attorney Gil Garcetti and other city officials after learning ...

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