Warrantless Search
/ˈwɒrəntləs sɜːrtʃ/
Definitions
- (n.) A search conducted by law enforcement without a prior judicial warrant, typically justified by exigent circumstances or consent.
The evidence was excluded because the court found the warrantless search violated the Fourth Amendment.
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Commentary
Warrantless searches implicate Fourth Amendment protections; courts scrutinize exceptions narrowly to prevent abuses.
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