Small GPS devices help prosecutors win convictions

August 28, 2008 By MITCH STACY , Associated Press Writer Small GPS devices help prosecutors win convictions (AP)

Garmin GPS units, similar to this one shown Wednesday night, Aug. 27, 2008 in Tampa, Fla., can be used in court cases to pinpoint for jurors the places defendants have been. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

(AP) -- Like millions of motorists, Eric Hanson used a GPS unit in his Chevrolet TrailBlazer to find his way around. He probably didn't expect that prosecutors would eventually use it too - to help convict him of killing four family members.

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superhuman - Aug 30, 2008
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GPS can also be used to reinforce a false alibi if the criminal is smart enough and thinks ahead.
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Big Brother keeps a sharp eye on you.
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