Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary
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- Seizure
- The taking of physical evidence or property by law enforcement officials. Siezed evidence can include taking blood for a drug test to impounding a car used in a robbery. In most cases, the police must obtain a search warrant before they can seize personal property.







