Alerts6.26.20

Defendant’s Refusal to Unlock Smartphone Upheld by Indiana Supreme Court

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Smartphones have become a major gateway to electronic personal information

The Indiana Supreme Court has ruled on whether a suspect in an ongoing investigation can be compelled to unlock their smartphone to aid authorities in their investigation. In a 3-2 decision released June 23, the court held that an individual’s decision to not voluntarily unlock their smartphone is protected by the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment.

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