Investigations Case Law: United States v. Tuggle (2021)

U.S. Court of Appeals case, United States v. Tuggle, in which the court examines whether the warrantless use of pole cameras to monitor a suspect's residence for an extended period constitutes a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The court concludes that, under current legal precedent, the use of pole cameras in this case did not constitute a search because the footage captured only areas visible to the public and the technology is commonly used. However, the court expresses concern about the implications of prolonged video surveillance for individual privacy and suggests that a reevaluation of Fourth Amendment protections in light of rapidly advancing technology may be necessary in the future. Click Here for Ruling