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posted by Fnord666 on Thursday November 21 2019, @12:57AM   Printer-friendly
from the again? dept.

Arthur T Knackerbracket has found the following story:

Back in 2012, the US Supreme Court ruled that it's illegal for the police to attach a GPS tracking device to someone's car without a warrant. But what if you find a GPS tracking device on your car? Can you remove it?

A little more than a year ago, the state of Indiana charged a suspected drug dealer with theft for removing a government-owned GPS tracking device from his SUV. This month, the state's Supreme Court beganĀ considering the case, and some justices seemed skeptical of the government's argument.

"I'm really struggling with how is that theft," said Justice Steven David during recent oral arguments.

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  • (Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Thursday November 21 2019, @02:40PM (2 children)

    by Runaway1956 (2926) Subscriber Badge on Thursday November 21 2019, @02:40PM (#922978) Journal

    Or shipping it cross country.

    Why go to the bother, and expense? Just visit a truckstop, and attach the device to a trailer. Not a tractor, but the trailer. Preferably one of those large fleets that are well known for obstructing the highway with their slow-assed trucks. Swift, JB Hunt, CR England - the list goes on.

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  • (Score: 2) by PinkyGigglebrain on Thursday November 21 2019, @08:27PM (1 child)

    by PinkyGigglebrain (4458) on Thursday November 21 2019, @08:27PM (#923131)

    If not by ship, plan, or train,
    then by truck.

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    "Beware those who would deny you Knowledge, For in their hearts they dream themselves your Master."
    • (Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday November 21 2019, @09:16PM

      by Anonymous Coward on Thursday November 21 2019, @09:16PM (#923150)

      If I can't take a boat, why would I want to plan and train so that I can go by truck?