Missouri v. McNeely and Telephonic Search Warrants – 7 Steps (13-06)

On April 17, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a long awaited decision in Missouri v. McNeely in which the Court addressed when and under what circumstances, during drunk-driving investigations, law enforcement can conduct a blood test without a warrant. The McNeely decision reverses the Minnesota Supreme Court decision in State v. Shriner, 751 N.W.2d 538 (2008).

QUESTION: You receive a phone call at 3 a.m. from law enforcement asking you to approve a telephonic search warrant. What seven (7) procedural steps MUST be followed for a telephonic search warrant to be lawful? This update outlines a step-by-step guide for judges and law enforcement to follow

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