A recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision, State of New Jersey v. Guillermo Santamaria, tackled the interesting question of whether photographs of sex acts between the Defendant and his victim—although indisputably taken while the victim was over eighteen—could be admissible to help prove prior, unlawful sexual contact. During the trial, defense counsel argued that the … [Read more...] about NJ Supreme Court Holds Photos of Lawful Sex Acts Admissible to Prove Unlawful Sex Acts
New Jersey Appellate Division Rules Police Can Compel Suspects to Provide Their Smartphone Passcodes
On November 15, 2018, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division ruled in State v. Robert Andrews (A-0291-17T4) that criminal suspects can be made to provide police with necessary passcodes and passwords in order to allow police to search their electronic devices pursuant to a valid search warrant. The Appellate Division ruled that such a requirement is not a violation … [Read more...] about New Jersey Appellate Division Rules Police Can Compel Suspects to Provide Their Smartphone Passcodes