Ohio Supreme Court: Police must
have warrant to search cell phones

In State v. Smith, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that police must have a warrant to search the data on a cell phone that is lawfully seized during an arrest.

• OPD statement

• Reply Brief, June 22, 2009

• Merit Brief of Appellant Antwaun Smith, April 13, 2009

• Merit Brief of Amicus Curaie American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation, Inc. in support of Appllant, Antwaun Smith, April 13, 2009

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