United States v. Ramirez-Encarnacion

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• holding that the conclusion that the wiretap was necessary in each situation is reviewed for an abuse of discretion and bringing the Tenth Circuit “into accordance with the authority of a majority of other circuits”
• stating that traditional investigative techniques include “(1) standard visual and aural surveillance; (2) questioning and interrogation of witnesses or participants (including the use of grand juries and the grant of immunity if necessary); (3
• affirming district court’s necessity determination when, despite the officers’ use of traditional investigative techniques, “the identity of many of the conspirators and the full extent of the conspiracy remained unknown”
• upholding a finding of necessity when “the identity of many of the conspirators and the full extent of the conspiracy remained unknown”
• court must consider all facts and circumstances in assessing showing of necessity
• court must consider all facts and circumstances in assessing showing of necessity

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