Tag: warrant requirements

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

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, law enforcement agencies across the United States execute thousands of forced entries into private residences. These incidents, often dramatic and sometimes controversial,...

Over 60% of U.S. law enforcement agencies now use cell phone tracking technology in investigations, marking a significant shift in surveillance capabilities. This rise...

Every year, thousands of school lockers across the United States are searched by law enforcement, often without students present. The legality of these searches...

Every day, law enforcement officers across the United States conduct searches and seizures, actions that can significantly impact individuals' lives. The Fourth Amendment to...

Every year, millions of Americans face searches and seizures by law enforcement. Many of these encounters raise critical questions about what constitutes reasonable behavior...

Every year, thousands of criminal cases are dismissed due to illegal searches, highlighting a critical gap in public understanding of constitutional rights. Law enforcement...

Nearly 10 million arrests occur annually in the United States, each hinging on a critical legal concept: probable cause. This fundamental principle of criminal...