Search and Seizure Laws

Federal and state laws offer us many protections when it comes to the police searching our person, home, car, or other property. This area of criminal law is extraordinarily complicated and riddled with legal nuances that many people are unaware of. Browse the topics below to find lots of articles and Q&As, which will give you a handle on when the police can or cannot perform a search.

Questions on Search and Seizure Laws

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?
When Can the Police Search My Car?

The constitution says that you have a right to be free from unreasonable searches of your home, your person, and your car. Car searches rarely involve a search warrant issued...

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