Author Question: How does the exigent circumstances exception apply to pagers, other portable electronic devices, and ... (Read 59 times)

renzo156 · **on:** Aug 24, 2018

How does the exigent circumstances exception apply to pagers, other portable electronic devices, and computers?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Between 1983 and 1988, commitments to prison for drug offenses in California went from approximately 11 of all new felon admissions to ___

A) 45
B) 35
C) 25
D) 15
E) 5

macmac · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Digital evidence is easily perishable. Basic computer commands can easily destroy data in a matter of seconds. Digital media can be altered or damaged by extreme temperature changes or magnetic fields. Exigent circumstances also apply to pagers because the information contained therein can be readily destroyed. Again, the case law regarding other handheld devices is in its infancy. If unsure, the best course of action is to seize, preserve, and obtain a warrant to search.

Answer to Question 2

B