cell phones in California

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

Interesting article about not having a need for a search warrant in California if you are arrested:

http://redtape.msnbc.com/2011/01/court-cops-can-search-cell-phone-without-warrant.html

 

[CdwJava]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

Interesting article about not having a need for a search warrant in California if you are arrested:

Court: No warrant needed to search cell phone - The Red Tape Chronicles - msnbc.com

It merely affirmed prior federal rulings and this is a practice we have adhered to already. If arrested, we can search your cell phone.

As the article mentioned, however, it is not clear whether an arrestee owner of a phone could be compelled to reveal a password.