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Two good examples would be; When an officer is "hot pursuit" of a fleeing subject who discards evidence and who needs to seize the fruits of the crime that the defendant had on his person - and/or -when necessary to seize evidence to save it from imminent loss or destruction.
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∙ 13y agoUnless they are in "fresh pursuit" of someone (in which case they can only search for the person they were pursuing) - anytime they enter a premises to conduct a search they must have the legal authority of a warrant signed by a judge or judicial officer, with the two following exceptions; they may "enter" a premises without a warrant in "exigent circumstances" (translation: in an emergency), or if they see illegal activity or contraband in "plain view" via casual observation.
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∙ 11y agoDuring "hot pursuit" of a wanted individual - during the service of an arrest warrant - during 'emergency' situations - if contraband is visible in "plain view." All these situations have their own limiting factors associated with them and are generally not considered open authority to conduct a thorough search of an entire premises.
It is valid to search without a warrant:- if the person who lives at the home gives their consent.- if the search is incident to arrest.
- when an officer observes a crime in progress or when there is just cause to believe that a crime has taken place. Or when the officers have probable cause, as in they are standing outside a house and see contraband inside.
- if there is reason to believe that evidence will be lost or destroyed before a warrant can be obtained.
- if "exigent" circumstances exist (e.g. imminent danger to public safety).
- In Florida a game warden needs no warrant for any reason and anything he finds is admissible.
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∙ 14y agoA search warrant is required anytime private property is to be searched. It can be obtained through federal services.
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Can the police search the premises without first showing a search warrant?
Yes, the officer may search. Police may search a building if they reasonably believe a valid search warrant has been issued. They do not have to possess the search warrant.
Do the police need a warrant to search Facebook?
A warrant may be necessary for the police to search the server that Facebook is running on. It is also possible that FB may choose to allow the search without a warrant. If the 'search' is simply examining publicly available information on any web page, no. A warrant would not be necessary.
When search and seizure may be made without warrant?
if there is belief of illegal activities
No persons house or property may be searched without?
a search warrant Also- I believe a Game Warden does not need a warrant.
If arrested can police search your car without a warrant?
Yes they can search it
What is considered an illegal home search?
depends if you have the permision of the home owner. If you have the home owner's permision then you can search it. If you don't have the home owner's permision or a warrant then it is illegal. (A search warrant bypasses home owner permision) as it is agreed by court. Hope this helps. - This answer is a UK answer. e.g. the rules may be different in different countries.
What are the six searches where no warrant is needed?
A game warden can search without a warrant i think.
What 3 things must be given to provide for a search warrant?
To obtain a search warrant an officer must go before a judge and explain the reason for the search. The warrant will list the reason or reasons why they are searching, what they are looking for, and why. please refer to this link for more information, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_warrant
How do you use search warrant in a sentence?
The police got a search warrent in order to search the suspect's house. The suspect would not allow the police to search his home without a search warrant.
Can cops search without warrant just based on a complaint?
Only with reasonable cause. Depending on the nature of the complaint, the complaint may or may not be.
What is a court order allowing an individual or his or her property to be searched or siezed is called?
When police officers have a court order to search a home or a person, it is called a search warrant. If a police officer has reasonable suspicions, then they can search a person without a search warrant.
Can police search your residence without a warrant or your permission?
Under certain circumstances set forth in the law, yes, they may.
