• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Law Office of Darrin E. Johnson

Attorney at Law

(813) 324-9311 hello@darrinjohnsonlaw.com

  • Home
  • About
  • Practices
    • Criminal Defense
    • DUI Defense
    • Sports & Entertainment
  • Testimonials
  • Contact

Tampa Bay Times: Cops used dead man’s finger in attempt to access his phone. It’s legal, but is it okay?

April 20, 2018

FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Darrin Johnson - In The News

Attorney Darrin E. Johnson was quoted in the Tampa Bay Times’ article, “Cops used dead man’s finger in attempt to access his phone. It’s legal, but is it okay?” discussing an attempt to unlock the mobile phone of a deceased person.

Johnson shared:

Darrin Johnson, a criminal defense attorney based in New Port Richey, pointed to a case out of Virginia that drew a distinction between the methods based on the Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination.

A trial judge determined that being forced to disclose your passcode is a no-go because it would involve divulging knowledge from your mind. But requiring you to provide a fingerprint is fair game.

“A fingerprint is not the same as compelling an individual to convey information that they have,” Johnson said.

Read: Cops used dead man’s finger in attempt to access his phone. It’s legal, but is it okay?

Primary Sidebar

Picture of Attorney Darrin E. JohnsonDarrin’s top priority is protecting your rights. His practice focuses on criminal defense, DUI, and sports & entertainment law. He will personally handle your case and represent you every step of the way. Meet Darrin »

I Don’t Judge You

In fact, quite the opposite. Contact me now for a free consultation.

OR CALL (813) 324-9311

“My daughter was charged with DUI and possession and Mr. Johnson was able to get the charges reduced.”
—Ken, Parent of Client
New Port Richey, FL

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Footer

I Don’t Judge You

In fact, quite the opposite. Contact me now for a free consultation.


Get Directions »

The Law Office of Darrin E. Johnson, PLLC

Serving clients in the Tampa Bay area
and across the state of Florida.

Mail: PO Box 1124, Lithia, FL 33547
Telephone: (813) 324-9311
Facsimile: (813) 324-9301

Facebook Icon   Instagram Icon   LinkedIn Icon   Twitter Icon

Copyright © 2023 · The Law Office of Darrin E. Johnson, PLLC · All rights reserved · Privacy Policy · Disclaimer

Attorney Advertising · Website by David Gray


DarrinJohnsonLaw.com ("website") should not be construed as legal advice on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information and educational purposes only, and should not be relied on as if it were advice about a particular fact situation. The distribution of this website is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship with The Law Office of Darrin E. Johnson, PLLC ("the firm"). This website may not be quoted or referred to in any other form or proceeding without the prior written consent of the firm, to be given or withheld at our discretion. To request reprint permission for any of our content, please contact us. This site may contain hypertext links to information created and maintained by other entities. The firm does not control or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this outside information, nor is the inclusion of a link to be intended as an endorsement of those outside websites. Past results afford no guarantee of future results; each matter is different and must be judged on its own merits. This website may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions.