The Fourth Amendment and The Internet

The Fourth Amendment clearly states, The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Did our forefathers know about the internet while establishing these foundations for justice? I think not. The internet has set up serious loopholes and “easy outs” that, if challenged, can and will set a whole new look at the fourth amendment, and what we call “our right to privacy”.

Ronald C. Kline, a former Orange County Superior Court Judge, is currently out on $50,000 bail and a GPS devise strapped to his ankle, he is currently on house arrest. Kline is allowed visits to the doctor and his attorney’s office. The D.A. arguing that his contact with the public should be kept to a minimum. Charged with possession of child pornography on his home and work computer, Kline faces a maximum of 30 years if convicted. Kline has pleaded not guilty, and his at

The question regarding Williams now is was he working for himself or for the government. U.S. District Court Judge Consuelo Marshall in Los Angeles will issue a ruling on whether Williams was working for the government or himself. Attorneys for the government claim Williams was working for himself when he hacked into Kline’s, and others, computers. If found working for the government, all evidence could be thrown out of the federal court case for violating search and seizure laws. If Williams was in California, he would be charged with illegally hacking into computers. Three years ago, Williams tipped the Canadian Police to a man who was offering his 8 year old daughter to Williams; the man was arrested and convicted.

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