Maryland v. King
The Supreme Court ruled that police can legally take a DNA cheek swab from a suspect arrested for a serious crime as part of the standard booking process. The Court determined this practice does not violate the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches.
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- Court of Appeals of Maryland
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