Phone Privacy Violation Concerns

Summary

Law enforcement in Minnesota generally requires a court order or warrant to access phone contents without consent. If your phone was accessed without your permission, it could be a potential invasion of privacy. Consulting a lawyer is advisable to understand your rights and possible legal actions.

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My name is Jonathan and in may * * i was shot and my clothes and phone were taken from me without consent and a investigator came to my door asking for my phone password and i said no and then i try to get my stuff back and the investigator says theyve had my phone already open for * weeks and that i was there to rob someone but im the victim and theres no suspect and i dont wanna press charges
Hello Jonathan, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It seems like there might be a potential violation of your rights. Can you please tell me where this occurred? Different jurisdictions have different laws regarding these situations.
Burnsville Minnesota
Hello Jonathan, in Minnesota:
- Law enforcement can seize personal items as evidence.
- You have the right not to share your phone password.
I would recommend contacting a lawyer to discuss this further.
I told the investigator no to giving him my phone password why did he still go through it
In Minnesota, the law enforcement may require a court order or warrant to access the contents of your phone without consent. This could be a potential invasion of privacy. You might want to consult with a lawyer.