Is there any evidence that there is insufficient probable cause for the seizure of a laptop and the search warrant issued for that search warrant?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Seeboth, F078203 (Cal. App. 2019):

Seeboth's appellate counsel has filed a brief that summarizes the facts, with citations to the record, raises no issues, and asks this court to independently review the record. (People v. Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436.) However, in a letter filed on January 28, 2019, Seeboth appears to contend there was insufficient probable cause for the warrantless seizure of his laptop and other property from his dorm room. He also contends there was insufficient probable cause for the issuance of the search warrant that authorized the search of that property because Adepoju saw only arms and legs on his laptop and she did not see "anyone naked or that anyone was sexual[ly] active, simulated or not." Seeboth further contends defense counsel provided ineffective representation by

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