Legal Discovery Memo

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November 3, 2008 Mr. Steve Lateman
1324 Paradise Lane
Frederick, Maryland 21701 Dear Mr. Lateman: Thank you for speaking to me on January 6, 2008. During our conversation, you informed me that you are seeking legal representation on federal drug possession charges. Under certain circumstances, there is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in a hotel or motel room past check-out time. I would like to take this opportunity to advise you about the legal aspects of Privacy in a hotel or motel room past check-out time disputes. What follows is an explanation of the factors the court takes into consideration when resolving Privacy in a hotel or motel room past check-out time. I have also presented some additional matters for you to consider and some questions I would like you to think about that will hopefully assist your case. In some cases, courts will determine what is