No. 18-8448

Edward Bishop v. United States

Lower Court: Seventh Circuit
Docketed: 2019-03-18
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: 4th-amendment criminal-procedure digital-evidence digital-files dna-evidence evidence fourth-amendment particularity-requirement probable-cause search-warrant
Latest Conference: 2019-04-12
Question Presented (from Petition)

1.Does a search warrant which described the place to be searched and the things to be seized as "any evidence (including, all photos, videos, and/or other digital files, including, removable memory cards) of suspect identity, motive, scheme/plan along with DNA evidence of the crime of Criminal Recklessness with a deadly weapon which is hidden or secreted [in the cell phone or] related to the offense of Dealing illegal drugs" fail the particularity requirement of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Does a search warrant which described the place to be searched and the things to be seized fail the particularity requirement of the Fourth Amendment?

Docket Entries

2019-04-15
Petition DENIED.
2019-03-28
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/12/2019.
2019-03-22
Waiver of right of respondent United States of America to respond filed.
2019-03-07
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 17, 2019)

Attorneys

Edward Bishop
William J StevensWilliam J Stevens, Petitioner
United States of America
Noel J. FranciscoSolicitor General, Respondent