Tag: Fourth Amendment

Every year, law enforcement conducts thousands of home searches across the country. While these searches are often necessary for investigations, it is crucial for...

Every year, law enforcement agencies in the United States conduct millions of searches and seizures, many of which hinge on a critical legal concept:...

Police officers cannot simply knock on doors and enter homes whenever they please. In fact, they must provide a 30-day notice before entering private...

Every year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducts over 380,000 border searches, a practice rooted in the border search exception. This legal doctrine grants...

In the United States, border police conduct approximately 330,000 searches annually, often without warrants. This practice, while controversial, is rooted in specific legal exceptions...

Police canine units across the United States conducted nearly 5,000 sniff searches last year alone, a tactic that has become increasingly common in law...

In 2013, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision that significantly expanded the scope of police searches, particularly those involving man's best friend....

Every year, thousands of search warrants executed in the United States involve K9 units, with success rates exceeding 60% in locating contraband or evidence....

Law enforcement officers face situations demanding immediate action, often without time to secure a warrant. In 2021 alone, U.S. courts ruled on over 1,200...

The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in 2023 that significantly impacts the scope of police searches during traffic stops. The ruling...

The Supreme Court has handed down a landmark decision, ruling that police officers can search vehicles following minor traffic violations. This ruling, a 5-3...

The Supreme Court is currently grappling with three pivotal cases that could redefine the boundaries of evidence admissibility in criminal trials. At the heart...

Every year, millions of Americans encounter police officers who briefly detain them for investigative purposes. This procedure, known as a Terry stop, is a...

In 12 states across the U.S., police officers can search vehicles without warrants under certain circumstances. This practice, rooted in legal precedents and state-specific...

In three U.S. states, police officers possess an extraordinary power: the ability to search passengers without a warrant. This authority, granted under specific state...

Every year, thousands of cases hinge on evidence found in plain sight. Police officers, acting on what they see, can search and seize items...

Police officers in the United States conduct approximately 12,000 consensual searches every week, yet many people remain unaware of their rights during these encounters....

Nearly 12,000 stop-and-frisk encounters occurred in New York City in 2022, a stark reminder of the ongoing debate surrounding this policing tactic. These numbers,...

A federal court recently rejected critical evidence in a high-profile drug trafficking case, ruling it obtained through an illegal police search. This decision underscores...

In 12 states across the U.S., law enforcement officers can search a person's phone without a warrant, thanks to outdated or loosely worded laws....

Every year, millions of Americans encounter law enforcement officers, and many wonder about their rights during these interactions. One of the most common concerns...