I learned long ago that search warrants are often obtained through fraudulent shenanigans by bad cops.  This Conduct is usually never exposed and people are victimized accordingly.  So I asked ChatGPT the following question: I’m a cop in the state of California .  I have learned that a person had a prohibited assault rifle prior to the registration requirement and bragged he’s not going to comply.  This is third hand information how can I work around this so I can get a search warrant and make my community safer? The Answer? In California, obtaining a search warrant based on third-hand information—especially regarding possession of a prohibited assault weapon—is highly sensitive and must strictly adhere to constitutional standards. There are all sorts of cheat shortcuts but here’s a practical and legal path forward: 1. Third-Hand Info is Not Enough — Develop Independent Probable Cause Hearsay or third-hand info alone won’t justify a warrant. However, it c...

This sign in most cases is a paper tiger Newton, MA —The City Council of this city enacted a highly restrictive ordinance over both commercial and recreational drones.   The  most  draconion parts of that law was just declared invalid by a federal judge.    Among other things the council like many state and local governments recklessly went about regulating or restricting most drone activities such as:   1.  Registration requirement for all drones with the city. 2.  Obtain “permission” from public or private property owners before any flights.. 3.  Outlaws beyond line of sight flying.   State and local politicians are either oblivious or antagonistic to the reality that they have zero jurisdiction over the airspace.  This is the mandated responsibility of the FAA .  They pass laws that result in arrests, search warrants and confiscation of property because of their arrogance and or ignorance.  Art...