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\ Richardson, Texas 75080 March 23, 1968 - Lo) oI Mr. J. Edgar Hoover FBI Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Tam waws mich Intoarnactad In the oaffanta whinh tha Ginroemesa 2GTD VeEry DUC Ame Peo au MIS VAs Oo recat Wit Ship Pore Court decisions have had on criminal investigation procedures and on other court cases, Could you give me some statistics telling to what extent criminals have been set free because of minor technicalities about search and seizure, unreasonabie delay, etc. I know thai many people are being released because of this, but I have not been able to find out exactly how many, I would appreciate it if you have these statistics at your command, ; Also, have the Supreme Court decisions handicapped the FBI's work? We are told that the police in general are confused over what they can and cannot do; however, the people who propagate this idea fail to tell us what areas they are unsure of, This information would also be most helpful, a A third question - do you feel that uniformity as far as criminal aan investigation procedures would be most advantageous - and why? Or do By you fee] that the matter should be left up to the states? ane eh et &W-- Powe 2A nee ee ne then AUY VIALE le YOU Could BEN WIE OD WitSse most helpful, Thank you very much, Sincerely yours, UP. REG. 114 ra a er ad boy LD ah S2 BPR 8 i968 phe, Uf es e ery He cannes