2. Has a source been located where one can get "utility bills" to show "proof of residency" at a given (ghost) address? (Short of actually renting an apartment or trailer for a month or two, I can't figure this one out!) Thank you in advance for your reply. May you and yours stay safe in these perilous times.

... 1. I do not know.

... 2. No, nor would I ever list such a source. Illegal to offer such a service, IMHO.

I spent weeks reading through all the questions; now to set to reading the download! I had habitually used my passport for ID (it has gone missing), and politely refused to provide my (unlisted) number to this store or that where I am asked to provide it.

I wanted a library card for private Internet use. I did not want to use my D/L, and do not intend to keep the card for long.

I still had my 10-year-old college ID card (which was accepted by the cable company, which required only "picture ID"). So I put the college ID to the test and took it to the library.

I told the lady at the library the truth: "I don't have it with me." She was a little put off. I politely pointed out that it was proof of who I am--the age of the card notwithstanding. She then asked for my telephone. I told that it is unlisted. She said "Oh, it's confidential." I replied that if I give it, it is no longer confidential. She paused...then went ahead with the process. (It is amazing how many people think that "NOYB" information is up for grabs!)

So...not perfect by any means (utility proof of residence is in my name, and my home address is given). Still, I was pleased that at least I stood down the concept that a non-LE entity thinks they need proof that I am licensed to drive!

Again, thanks to Mr. Luna and to the many people here who pose good questions and give valuable information.

“Ohio Driver's License Renewal”

“Other than giving my true address and asking them to please put my PO Box address on the card, what about just stating "no change" when renewing? All correspondence for tags, etc has been going to my PO Box now for a couple of years “

Andy: The State of NC will only mail your DL to you. They have gotten the FBI involved in checking the FBI data base for facial recognition matches.

The FBI could not legally do this but will go off site when asked by the State. FBI just comes to visit and gets away with it. Wonder where else this is used after DL renewal?

I'd guess the delay is also to check the address.

I’d recommend you check to see if your Ohio DL will be mailed and if so to the PO Box.

Other than giving my true address and asking them to please put my PO Box address on the card, what about just stating "no change" when renewing? All correspondence for tags, etc has been going to my PO Box now for a couple of years. (This will cease once the car is owned and no longer financed) If a residential apartment building address is given to them when it is no longer the most current address would this be noticed, and if it was, how would it be addressed?

... This is a decision you should make for yourself, Andy.

That's because Navas only used the cell phone "on public thoroughfares en route from California to New York" and "if Navas intended to keep the cell phone's location private, he simply could have turned it off."

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"Years ago, I read that a way to hide sensitive papers in the event of a search (if there's time) is to seal them in an addressed, stamped envelope. Is such specially protected from searches by law enforcement personnel? For instance, if a person, car, or belongings were searched by a law enforcement officer without a warrant but claiming to have probable cause, would he have to have a special warrant to open U.S. mail found in the search? Does it matter whether the postage has been canceled?"

The answer is no, this provides no protection against search and seizure either pursuant to a warrant or under an exception to the search warrant requirement, such as the vehicle exception, or exigent circumstances. Even if a police officer was prohibited from opening a "container" to search, they would simply hold the container and get a warrant.

However, a search must be directed at a specific thing being sought in a specific place. Therefore, if you are stopped in your vehicle and the officer has probable cause to search for drugs (perhaps he smelled pot), he can't search anything that could not contain pot, and although he can search all "closed containers" in a vehicle under the vehicle exception to the search warrant requirement, he can't go on a fishing expedition for other things.

However, if he finds contraband in "plain view" or upon opening a container pursuant to a valid probable cause search, say for example in searching for drugs he opens a briefcase and finds kiddie porn or a gun, it can be seized and used.

But absent probable cause to search combined with either a warrant or an exception, the police cannot lawfully open sealed containers, which means that sealing sensitive papers in an envelope would be a good idea anyway, because if the cop opens the sealed envelope without lawful authority, anything found can be suppressed in court.

This also applies to containers in your vehicle. Always LOCK them, because this indicates that you have an expectation of privacy, which the police must then lawfully overcome. Never leave them the opportunity to say "I picked it up to move it and the stuff fell out on the ground."

It also applies to your VEHICLE. If you're asked to get out of your vehicle, do so, but if you can, roll up the windows and LOCK THE CAR. This shows you have an expectation of privacy, and it helps reduce the chances of a "protective sweep" of the vehicle "for weapons" (which is usually a pretext for a drug search) because such protective sweeps require that you have access to the putative or potential weapon. But if it's inside a locked car, it's hard for the police to argue that you might "lunge for the weapon."

Never, ever, under any circumstances grant the police permission to search your person or effects. ALWAYS refuse to give them permission, but NEVER obstruct their search if they choose to make one. If they have a right to search, they DO NOT NEED your permission to do so. If they do NOT have legal authority to search, but you give them permission, then you can't argue that the search was unlawful and have evidence suppressed.

This does not mean that you should be uncooperative, just politely decline to give them permission, citing your 4th Amendment rights and then let them do whatever they are going to do. Then argue your case in court if you must.

Again, I'm just an ex cop, not an attorney.

Any thoughts from those who might be on the inside of such operations or have gone thru it all before??

... AARP does indeed sell their membership lists.

Robert, thank you for taking the time to warn us!

"the Obama administration has argued that warrantless tracking is permitted because Americans enjoy no reasonable expectation of privacy in their--or at least their cell phones'--whereabouts"

"If the courts do side with the government, that means that everywhere we go, in the real world and online, will be an open book to the government unprotected by the Fourth Amendment."

About an hour later, my glowing favor turned to a shade of gray when the tow driver, in completing paperwork (under my LLC), needed information: my drivers license! Uh, thinking to myself, this isn't going to work. Saved myself from the noose with quick thinking because, as we know, money talks. Asked for the paperwork and told the man it likely would work to everyones advantage since we now, of course, were going to pay cash. His reaction was evident. Attitude picked up and approach to the matter was practically cordial.

My friend mildly protested but for less than $75. (my loss, but worth it) the roadside debate wasn't necessary and was, fact being fact, a case I'd never win. My friend coughed up HIS information and showed their ID for this tow (job). Beware of this situation should you need tow service.