Al Catraz is a repeat criminal. He has gone to prison for armed robbery and illegal gambling. He is found at the scene of a murder and is immediately arrested on suspicion. In the process of frisking him, police find his smartphone in his pocket. Because police have the authority to look through the pockets of a suspect, the police are permitted to look through Al's phone for evidence about the murder.

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In 2014, the Supreme Court ruled that police need a warrant to search Al's phone. They would need to leave his phone alone until they could get permission from a judge.

Al Catraz Is a Repeat Criminal