Controlled Deliveries

[Dilaudid]

Controlled Deliveries
By Rick Collins, J.D.
If investigators want to bust you for a juice package, their goal will be to get you to take possession of the package.

There are two reasons:

1) once you accept a package of contraband, you can be arrested for possessing it; and

2) the feds will have generally obtained a warrant to search your house that cannot be executed until you accept the package.

That’s where your signature comes in. Signing for the package removes any argument that you didn’t accept it. Especially when it’s supported by the undercover agent’s testimony about the conversation that took place. “Are you Johnny Johnson?” You said, “Yes.” “Will you accept this package?” You said, “Of course!” and looked really excited when you saw the return address from China.

Could accepting possession be proven in other ways? Absolutely. The issue is determined by looking at everything you did and said. In the conversation we just described, you said you were the person who intended to receive the package, and you explicitly stated that you would accept it. The absence of a signature won’t magically protect you!

What if you refuse to sign, but try to accept the package verbally? A real courier wouldn’t give it to you if a signature was required, but let’s say this undercover agent courier would. Have you avoided an arrest and search? Of course not, because you’ve accepted the package! What’s more, your cagey behavior will be used against you to prove your knowledge of the illegal contents of the package – why else would you refuse to sign?

I’ve seen a number of cases where the target gets a funky feeling about the delivery guy and rejects the package. The undercover courier will then do everything possible to get the package into the target’s hands, with or without a signature. It’s the only way to execute the raid. In one desperate case, the courier blew his cover and flashed a badge. He summoned his partner, and the two asked to step inside to talk about the package. The target told them he had no idea what was in the package and that they most certainly could not come into his house. The agents said the package contained suspected drugs, and asked if they could open it. “Do what you want, it’s not my package.” They opened it, and inside were 500 Anabol tablets. “My mistake,” one agent said. “These are okay. You can import a personal use supply. Here, you can take them.” Nice try. The target told the agent to stick the tabs where the sun don’t shine and avoided an arrest and raid by the eight other agents skulking in wait just off the property.

Given the headaches presented by savvy suspects, law enforcers are taking a new approach: wiring the package to signal when it’s opened. When someone opens a package, that’s good evidence that he’s the one who knowingly intended to possess it, right? It might even be stronger evidence than signing for it. The application for the search warrant will request authorization to execute the raid once the signal goes off. Several jurisdictions have begun using electronic signaling devices, typically AT-4’s, to confirm that a target has opened his package. No part of the device is visible unless the package is opened. It makes no audible sound but transmits an alert signal to a remote receiver manned by the agents. These devices are perfect in cases where a signature request might spook the target. An AT-4 can make the difference between a botched operation and a valid arrest and raid. Be aware that it’s likely the wave of the future. [For a complete discussion of controlled deliveries, check out Legal Muscle].

Rick Collins, J.D., a veteran lawyer and former competitive bodybuilder, is the author of the groundbreaking new book LEGAL MUSCLE: Anabolics in America, available through this site. [© Rick Collins, 2003. All rights reserved. For informational purposes only, not to be construed as legal advice.

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[hugec2]

Why in the hell does the LE have to be so damn shady? Leave the athletes alone and why dont they bust the junkies walking down the street that look messed up. You dont even have to try to plant somthing on those guys..

[Air Supply]

and now they're busting entertainers..................

This is ridiculous.

In what situation would LE be hand delivering a package ? Are the police going to dress up in the UPS suit and start dropping off packages now ?

[fit4lyfe]

Originally Posted by Air Supply

In what situation would LE be hand delivering a package ? Are the police going to dress up in the UPS suit and start dropping off packages now ?

Hey bro, are you serious, what situation?/ when?? its called a federal offense!!! they have been for a loonngg time!!

[tsmith05]

Thanks for the info. I wonder if the package may be opened in any way without tripping the transmitter?

ty

[fit4lyfe]

Originally Posted by tsmith05

Thanks for the info. I wonder if the package may be opened in any way without tripping the transmitter?

ty

my question is if you take it off the adress that it was delivered to ,and then open it somewhere else, would that void their warrant?? and if you open it while driving where would they know the pack is, is it tracable???

[Air Supply]

Originally Posted by fit4lyfe

Hey bro, are you serious, what situation?/ when?? its called a federal offense!!! they have been for a loonngg time!!

Damn, I guess I haven't been paying attention !

I just don't understand. For most of us, this is just a fun hobby. We all like working out and having fun

[Dr Dianabol]

I think the important thing here is, LE must tamper with the package to introduce a reciever. If the sender and reciever know eachother, or at least communicate, there is an opportunity for detecting and determining if the package has been tampered with.

Let your imaginations run wild.

[merckon]

They are just pissed because the goverment is not making any money off of it!I am sure they have all the drugs off the street!

[GhostModder]

I'm moving this to Vin's forum, since it is a cut and paste thread, but thanks for the info.