Why I reposred only reason in October last year and December they went thru my home to phone was becasue probation. Officer discretion or even knowing intent did not save this old man who did not resist.

Ironic that we sent that weekly update last week that if you’re not on probation, you SHOULD NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS, you SHOULD NOT CONSENT TO A WARRANTLESS SEARCH, you SHOULD NOT HAND OVER YOUR CELLPHONE.

* You Can Say No to Smartphone Searches: Police cannot search your phone without a warrant signed by a judge. If an officer asks to see your device, you have the absolute right to say: “I do not consent to a search of my phone.” Handing your phone to an officer legally waives your Fourth Amendment rights. Even if your conscience is clear, automated background apps can be used to penalize you. Refusing forces the police to prove probable cause to a judge first.
* A Warrant is Required for Your Home: Even if police arrive with an arrest warrant, they generally do not have the right to cross your threshold or search your home unless they hold a separate, specific search warrant. Speak to officers through the door or step outside onto the porch to protect your privacy threshold. [1]
* Use the “Right to Remain Silent” Safely: If an officer claims you missed an internet identifier, do not try to explain it away, make excuses, or admit you are bad with technology. Anything you say can be used to build a case against you. Politely but firmly state: “I am choosing to remain silent, and I want to speak to an attorney before answering any questions.” Stop talking immediately after saying this.

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How to Avoid the Tech Trap: Steps for Non-Tech-Savvy Citizens

* Audit Digital Devices: Bring your phone or tablet to a trusted, tech-savvy family member, a professional service, or utilize FAC’s peer support networks. Ask them to locate every single pre-installed app capable of messaging or video calling (such as FaceTime, Skype, WhatsApp, or iCloud).
* Deactivate Unused Features: If you have an iPhone or an Android, you can go into the device settings to completely turn off features like FaceTime or iCloud if you do not use them.
* Request an Account Printout: Write down every automatically generated email address, user ID, and cloud moniker attached to the device.
* Update the Registry Immediately: You must update your internet identifiers at the local sheriff’s office within 48 hours of initial use or device generation.

The resident was released after paying 10% of a heavy $15,000 bond and faces a high-stakes court date on August 31. For an elderly couple who has lived quietly and legally for 21 years, it is a devastating reminder of how unyielding the law can be when applied to a digital world they never grew up in.
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References & Legal Resources

* Florida Statute § 943.0435 (Registration Requirements): [Online Sunshine – Florida Legislature Official Website](http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999/0943/Sections/0943.0435.html)
* Internet Identifier Registration Resource Guide: [Florida Action Committee (FAC) Official Website](https://floridaactioncommittee.org/)
* Fourth Amendment Constitutional Protections (Search and Seizure): [United States Courts Judicial Resource Guide](https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/about-educational-outreach/activity-resources/what-does-fourth-amendment-mean)
* Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Enforcement Guidelines: [FDLE Public Registry Portal](https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/) [2]

How would I volunteer for this

Good for you, Ryan!

I used to post under Crazy88—my military call sign, not a Kill Bill reference. I don’t have a reason to hide anymore. They brought the fight to me, so now they can deal with me standing in the open.

I will volunteer anywhere needed for sure!! Only way this move forward is by knowledge the correct information too

Filing the lawsuit will also draw attention from other advocacy groups—some supportive, some not—but either way it will generate discussion. In my opinion, having that conversation after the lawsuit is filed is far better than allowing this to be swept under the rug.

When that happens, I don’t want any news outlet to be able to say they were never notified or that no one ever reached out to them. That would just be passing the buck, and that’s not the right way to handle this. We need to do our due diligence now by promoting our cause and making sure the facts are in front of them, so no one can later claim they didn’t know or that they were never contacted.

Ryan – you should jump on the Media Committee too. You’re active on here and you’re a good writer. We just need more people to share our stories with mainstream media.