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The IRS, at least, can. The IRS is specifically allowed to issue what's called a "levy" against a bank account without the need to go to court (there are other procedures that must be followed, but technically there's no warrant issued; it's a purely administrative rather than judicial process).
This may technically not qualify as a "seizure" of the account, since the levy amounts to, basically, a draft for a specific amount (as if the IRS was "writing a check" against your account), rather than the entire contents of the account. If you have more money in the account than the levy is for, the remainder will be untouched (except that banks are allowed to charge you fees for processing a levy).
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Can police seize evidence in sight without a search warrant?
Yes. It is usually referred to as 'plain view.'
Should the Federal Government have the legal right to search and seize your property without a warrant when it is of grave national security OR should the process of getting a warrant be required with?
The "catch" to this question is the word, "grave". This word is subject to interpretation. What is grave to some might not be grave to others.
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Animal control can get a warrant to search and seize animals that are distress.
If a search warrant was issued for a specific reason do they have the authority to remove items and seize property not pertaining to what the warrant was issued for?
Almost impossible to answer without knowing much more detail.
Can a creditor seize your checking account after you file bankruptcy?
Not without the approval of the court
What is the difference between a served warrant and an executed warrant?
To serve a warrant is to to read it, and seize the person against whom it is issued. To execute a warrant is essentially the same.
What word means a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence?
A Search Warrant
What is a general warrant?
A general warrant, whereby and officer may be commanded to search suspected places without evidence of a fact committed, or to seize persons not names, or whose offense is not suppoted by evidence, are grievous and oppressive and ought not be granted.
Can police seize property without a warrant?
No they can't. If they try to use it in court it would be immiscible.
Do customs officers need probable cause or a warrant to search and seize?
yes of course they do
What does 4th amendment means?
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Is it legal for authorities to seize your personal computer if you are accused of harassment on a public forum?
They obtain a warrant and confiscate it.
