The outside entrance problem
[QUOTE=VanillaStick;2466725]Thanks for the info guys, I guess that makes since about the outside enterance, but doesn't seem legal.[/QUOTE]Outside entrances make it ridiculously easy to observe activity in a room, without LEO even getting out of their cars.
Further, they can legally stand outside the room (a public area) and listen to any loud activity or conversation through the thin walls; they can legally look in the windows if curtains aren't fully drawn.
The Franklin PD has stated repeatedly that they are aware of hobby activity and will prosecute. A a risky room choice makes their job that much easier.
-Jeepster1.
Here's how one arrest went down
[QUOTE=RustyKuntz;2466491]As you can see by the Lavergne case, LEO can do just about anything to bust someone. LEO are professionals and are trained to use, in some cases abuse, laws to their advantage. Most people have no clue about law and when confronted by LEO they are in an unfair battle so to speak. They get intimidated by LEO and will basically tell on themselves. Some will just admit what they are doing or give consent to search in hopes that LEO will take it easy on them, therefore no warrant is needed. Also, most people don't have or are not willing to spend the money to hire a good attorney to fight a case. A good attorney can at least get a charge reduced, if not dismissed, and will also be able to get evidence illegally obtained thrown out. I'm sure in the Franklin cases, LEO got some of their info from the mongers.[/QUOTE]This is a quote describing probable cause in a recent Nashville case. Basically the lady was mirandized but talked anyway.
-Jeepster1.
[I]"STATE OF TENNESSEE, COUNTY OF DAVIDSON
AFFIDAVIT
PROSTITUTION
T.C.A. 39-13-513
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, (Select one) _x__ Commissioner, ___ Metropolitan General Sessions Judge, the prosecutor named above and made oath in due form of law that (Select one) __x_ he ___ she (Select one) ___ personally observed __x_ has probable cause to believe that the defendant named above on 05/11/2015 in Davidson County, did intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engage in prostitution. The probable cause is as follows:
Officers responded to 656 xxx xxx Dr, apartment xx in response to a Back page prostitution operation.
Detectives received verbal consent to enter the apartment. After being read her Miranda rights and stating that she understood them, the defendant stated that she had a Back page ad for prostitution. She stated that she conducted a deal earlier today and the customer had gotten angry and left. While on the scene, detectives located the ad on Back page and called the number to the only phone in the room. Detectives received written consent to search the room. A pill bottle was located and she stated it was hers. It contained approximately .3 grams of a white powdery substance. This was field tested with a positive result for cocaine base by Detective Cantrell. Numerous cut plastic straws were located throughout the apartment. These are consistent with snorting illegal narcotics.
ESignature
________________________________________
Prosecutor: Floyd W Brown Jr 00008902"[/I]
The Sheriff of Nashvilleham
[QUOTE=EricJones21;2467316]How'd you get that?[/QUOTE]The Sheriff website lists recent arrests. After selecting one, you can click on further links for warrants, prior arrests, etc.
-Jeepster1.
[URL]http://dcso.nashville.gov/[/URL]