Tag: warrantless search

In the United States, law enforcement officers conduct approximately 1.5 million searches annually without warrants. While the Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches...

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...

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