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Overview of Search and Seizure Laws
Antoine Jones owes his court victory to the Fourth Amendment, a rule that was created in response to abuses by the British government in colonial America.
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If "plain sight" can justify a warrantless seizure and search, can "plain smell" do the same?
Can the police open a package based solely on "plain smell?"
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Do police need a warrant to look at social media sites?
Social media offers a wealth of information to police investigators -- when do they need a warrant to look?
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If the police have a warrant to search my house, can they search the backyard too?
Answer: The police can search only the place described in a warrant, and usually can seize only what the warrant describes. The police cannot search a backyard if the warrant specifies a house, nor can they search for weapons if the warrant specifies marijuana plants.