California Law Now Allows The Police To Get a GPS Tracking Device Search Warrant (California Penal Code 1524 and 1534)

California law now allows the police to obtain a tracking-device search warrant that can track your every move for 30 days (See California Penal Code section 1534) In order to get a tracking-device search warrant, the police must show that the tracking-device will present evidence that:

• You have committed a felony or are in the process of committing a felony;
• A particular person has committed or is in the process of committing a felony; or
• Tracking you can assist in locating an individual who has committed a felony or is in the process of committing a felony.

According to the new change in the law, the police do not have to tell you that a GPS device is tracking you until after the tracking period has ended. The police can install and set up the tracking device without your knowledge and only must notify you that you were tracked by a GPS device within 10 days after the tracking period ends. In addition, the police can track you for longer than 30 days if they show good cause for an extension of the initial 30-day period. Each extension can last up to 30 days.

If you have committed a felony or are a suspect in a felony crime it is important that you contact an experienced and knowledgeable Orange County criminal defense attorney. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 40 years of experience successfully defending clients who have been accused of committing a crime. If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges the attorneys at Wallin & Klarich are here to help. Contact us today at 888-749-0034 or fill out our intake form for immediate assistance. We will be there when you call.