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1、Illegal searches (非法搜寻) The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. The most common areas of concern are the car and the home. Generally, in a car, the police may search the area under and around the front seat. If the driver is arreste
2、d, the officer can frisk him or her while looking for weapons. If the driver is outside the car and the police believe he or she is involved in criminal activity, then they may legally search for weapons. If the police find something soft, such as a pack of cigarettes, that cant possibly be a weapon
3、,then they have no right to seize it, even if it contains drugs. This would be considered an illegal search. However, if they have probable cause to believe drugs were just bought, they could then legally seize the soft packet. Police normally cant search your home unless they have a warrant. The se
4、arch warrant must specify what the police are looking for and where theyre likely to find it. For example, if theyre looking for a large item, such as a rifle, they cant look in a small container, like a jewelry box. The police dont need a warrant to search your home if you agree to the search. They
5、 also dont need a warrant if they believe someones life is in danger, a suspect is about to escape, or that evidence might be destroyed. You have the right to challenge the legality of a warrantless search in court. For more information on illegal searches and seizures, you should consult an attorne
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