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If the police have a search warrant Is it legal for the police to search your home if you are not there?
Yes, you are not necessarily required to be present.
What does the fourth amendment prevent?
Interdiction of unreasonable Searches and seizures;search warrant is required to search belongings.
The standard of proof for the FISA Court to issue a search warrant?
Probable Cause.
Warrants are required for all searches?
Unless permission is given for a search then a warrant is required unless exigent circumstances exist (life or death), in which case a warrant is not necessary.
What would be required of police to search a home suspected of containing marijuana?
Your consent, or a warrant.
If you are not home when a warrant is served can the police contact landlord in order to enter?
Yes, an occupant or resident is not required to be present when a search warrant is served.
What is the purpose of a warrant?
In the Bill of Rights the fourth amendment says the government must have a warrant and probable cause to search and/or seizure of your property.
What happens if a search warrant is is lost by the police after the search?
It's generally required that a person with whom is being searched or having their property searched under the terms of a search warrant be served with a copy upon the beginning or completion of a search. If the warrant was lost you could request a copy from the clerk of courts. You may be able to also have the evidence suppressed because you were not properly served with a copy of the warrant upon the beginning or ending of a search.
What word means a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence?
A Search Warrant
What laws state that police have to have a search warrant to enter private property and search?
In the UK, the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 provides the framework outlining the powers of the police, including the cases when a warrantless search can be conducted, and when a warrant is required.
Can police issue a new search warrant while exacuting a search warrant?
Ive heard of police with a search warrant finding something non-related to the search warrant, and then issuing a new search warrant on the spot regarding the new issue.
List info a search warrant must include in Missouri?
Search warrantsSearch warrants are required under the protections of the Fourth Amendment. For a search warrant to be obtained by the police there must be:Sufficient reasons for the search: A warrant may not be issued unless there is sufficient evidence, reason or rationale for the search. Search warrants may not be issued randomly.Stated object of the search: A search warrant must specifically declare what the police are looking for.Location of the search: Search warrants must specify the areas to be searched. For example, a search warrant may include an individual's house, but a separate warrant may be needed to search the same person's garage.
