Posted on 01/24/2012 12:27:06 PM PST by Red Badger
From a legal standpoint, how is the data in a computer any different than the data in a filing cabinet?
I stand corrected.
A warrant means you cannot prevent the collection of evidence, you have no right to insure it cannot be collected.
Yet, a warrant does not mean that your own hand (or mouth, or pen) is required to do the collecting for those who have a warrant to legally obtain it.
I get it.
A warrant does not mean you cannnot chose to NOT open the door, but your rights against self-incrimination cannot stop them from, legally, breaking it down.
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