Michael L. Crowley Criminal Law Blog

Hard to believe that James Madison, father of America’s unique Bill of Rights, wouldn’t have a problem with warrantless searches of a cell phone once he figured out what a cell phone was and, more importantly, what information the typical phone contains. Given that the 4th Amendment was intended to prevent similar government intrusions by King George III and his loyalists, admittedly in a much lower technological way, Madison would likely say the California Supreme Court’... Read More

My opinion of the debate over reform of the laws, policies and
procedures involving violent sexual criminals in California, published
yesterday on the Dialog page of the San Diego-Union Tribune: 
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/may/23/tough-enough-defense-lawyers-argue/... Read More

If I am asked to sign a proposition, I ask, “Is this a proposition to end all propositions?” In the likely event it is not, I refuse.... Read More