In a controversial case, Oakland police placed a tracking device on Andre Stevenson Jr.'s car without clear justification. Although the case reached a preliminary hearing, the legality of this surveillance was challenged by his defense attorney. On the day a judge was to rule on the issue, prosecutors unexpectedly dismissed the murder charges against Stevenson, which had stemmed from a drive-by shooting, preventing any judicial review of the police's actions. The case highlights significant concerns regarding law enforcement's surveillance practices.
The legality of a police-installed tracking device on Andre Stevenson Jr.'s car was called into question, leading to the dismissal of murder charges before any ruling.
The dismissal of murder charges against Stevenson came unexpectedly, preventing a court examination of potential surveillance misconduct by Oakland police.
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