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PGP Ruled as Relevant For Criminal Case
waytoomuchcoffee writes "A Minnesota appeals unamimously ruled in a child porn case that "the existence of an encryption program" on the defendants computer could be admitted as evidence of criminal intent. The article doesn't mention if this can be taken into account for sentencing too."
First of all, only terrorists use jabber, so you better get rid of that. That e-mail client with encryption? Gone. SSH? SSee you in Jail, perv. Zip it? Better trash it.
On the other hand, he was convicted because a minor said he attempted to solicit her, and he had kiddie searches in his browser history. While the idea that having an encryption program can be seen as supporting evidence, I can understand why it would be relevant in this case. Encryption isn't a smoking gun, but it isn't as ubiquitous as a kitchen knife. I can't really argue with the ruling.
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...after it was discovered that the pen Mr. Levie had been carrying was actually a laser pointer. He was subsequently charged with intending to shine it in the eyes of airline pilots during landing and then sent to Cuba for a speedy but secret trial. His court appointed defense attourney later said, 'I've never met Mr. Levie but he was obviously guilty or he would not have been charged. May he rest in peace.'
Liberals call everyone Nazis yet they are the closest thing to it.
That's not entirely a problem caused by the captchas, now is it?
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George Fritz was arrested today on charges of conspiring to commit crimes.
Police were first alerted to Fritz's activities when he dialed 911 to report a burglary in progress at his home in Elmwood drive.
On arriving at the scene, police observed that the doors to Fritz's house were locked and that the intruder had been forced to break a window to gain entry.
After aprehending and speaking with the intruder, police decided not to arrest him, relying on his promise not to re-offend.
Fritz *was* arrested however, on suspicion of being involved in a crime or crimes unknown. Prosecutors say they have a pretty strong case against him -- after all, if he had nothing to hide, why did he lock his doors and draw his curtains -- thus forcing the would-be burglar to break a window?
Film at eleven.
As an aside, one should not look at pornography, because it can have an adverse effect on future relationships that you might have.
Oh, come on! *Anything* could have an adverse effect on future relationships:
I could go on. Maybe the parent meant specifically kiddie-porn. If so, I think there are far better reasons for not looking at it than a future relationship with a hypothetical prude.
That reminds me of a joke...
A lawyer is sitting in a bar having a drink when a beautiful women sits down next to him. The lawyer seeing oppurtunity buys the women a beer and proceeds to hit on her. He then asks her, "Would you sleep with me for a million dollars?"
The women looks at him and says, "You know for a million dollars, sure."
The Lawyer then asks, "Would you sleep with me for 20 dollars?"
The women is instantly upset and yells, "Twenty dollars, what do you think I am some kind of whore?!"
The lawyer then looks at her and says, "Well, we have already established that fact. Now we are just negotiating."
Forget thrust, drag, lift and weight. Airplanes fly because of money.
Other evidence, their locked front door clearly shows that this criminal must have something to hide. Or, clearly shows they need to hire a real lawyer.
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one should not look at pornography, because it can have an adverse effect on future relationships that you might have.
I thought we just shouldn't look at it for fear of making baby Jesus cry?
Therefore, in a rape case, this can be construed as criminal intent.
This is good news for all Slashdot users; now you are gong to have sex at least in the eyes of the law...
Furthermore, I normally keep my penis hidden in my pants, which obviously means I know that's wrong and am trying to hide it.
As a consequence, criminal intent could not be established for flashing pervs; they do not seem to be hiding anything, at least... so that's OK.
And to think I actually complain about Croatian judicial system, which is merely inefficient...
*This is not a latest discovery, nor bragging; I really do need that** to prove my point.
** Please stop that.
Ignore this signature. By order.
This case could be more amusing with the following added components:
FBI: You Tried to launder money to the Soviets, didn't you?
Person: No. I didn't.
FBI: We caught you exchanging money with operatives in soviet russia.
Person: When?
FBI: You know when.
Person: I do?
FBI: Just answer the question.
Person: What question?
FBI: Uh. Encryption! You have encryption software on your computer, don't you?
Person: Yep.
FBI: So, you have something to hide.
Person: Sure, my credit card numbers that I use on line, personal data that could be used for identity theft, business correspondence I don't want my competitors to read, accounting data, that kind of stuff.
FBI: So, you could use this program for illicit purposes.
Person: Why? You wanna see?
FBI: Got any good porn?
Person: Sure. What do you like?
FBI: Children. Young boys preferably.
Person: Man, I'll bet you get to see some really freaky shit in your line of work.
FBI: Man, we feds have the largest porn collections anywhere. And the best drugs, too.
"Everything you know is wrong. (And stupid.)"
Moderation Totals: Wrong=2, Stupid=3, Total=5.
Nice server you got here. Sure would be a shame if it ended up on the Slashdot front page...
What if he was using a Windows-encrypted disk volume to store data?
They would have tacked on a negligence charge.