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A search warrant is a document that gives the Police the right to search your house and look for certain items. Its purpose is to look for stolen property or to look for documents in a civil or criminal case. When King George III became king, the British Parliament passed a number of laws called the intolerable acts. One of these laws gave the king's officers the right to break into anyone's house and take anything that he thought was stolen. He could do it without a warrant. He could do it without having to pay for it. He could claim it was for taxes. And the homeowner had no recourse. The fourth amendment was established to prevent government agents from stealing people's property in that manner. It requires a judge's approval to seize property. Then it requires a court case to deprive a person of that material permanently.
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When do you not need a search warrant?
In general, you do not need a search warrant when conducting a search with the voluntary consent of the person being searched.
If there is an arrest warrant out for a person do you need a search warrant?
No. As the arrest warrant for a person is simply that in & of itself -- to arrest the person. There should not be a need for a search warrant unless the authorities wish to search through one's personal property.
When can you arrest someone for a felony with out a search warrant?
Yes. Enforcement officers do not need a search warrant in a variety of instances. If there is consent to a search, you do not need a warrant. If something is in plain view, you do not need a warrant. Also, warrants are not needed in emergency situations when the public safety is in danger.
On an outstanding warrant can they enter your property without a search warrant?
They already have a warrant for the arrest of a person so they do not need another one to entire the residence of the named person. However, they do need a search and seizure warrant to search the premises for anything or anyone not included in the "outstanding" warrant.
What must a search warrant state?
An arrest warrant must name or specifically describe the person(s) to be arrested.
Does a cop need a warrant to search a bag?
not if you let him search it
Is it a violation of the fourth amendment If police said they have a search warrant and proceed to search the premise take items but do not show proof of the warrant when leaving?
no they do not have to show you all they need is the search warrant. But what you should have done is to see the warrant. Sorry
Do police have to show you a search warrant before conducting a search?
Yes, police generally need to show a search warrant before conducting a search, unless there are specific circumstances that allow for a search without a warrant, such as consent or exigent circumstances.
What does law enforcement need to obtain a search warrant?
They must provide a judge with probable cause to do a search.
Is there a need for a search warrant for commercial mail?
Yes.
Do police need a warrant to search your locked roof-mounted cargo box?
Yes, the police do need a warrant to search your locked roof mounted cargo box.
What do you need to obtain a warrant?
To obtain a warrant, law enforcement officials need to present probable cause to a judge or magistrate, who will then issue the warrant authorizing the search or arrest.
