Search and Seizure Laws

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Thousands of court cases have addressed the question: Did the police act legally when entering a home, business, or car, and then performing a search? Learn about some of the most basic elements of law that make a police search legal or unlawful.

Search and Seizure Basics

Learn the rules that dictate whether a search is legal or not.

Search and Seizure Basics
Learn which searches are protected by the Fourth Amendment, and what happens for your case if a search is ruled illegal.

Illegal Searches
Sometimes, the prosecution and courts can still use illegally seized evidence.

Common Questions

These issues often come up in search and seizure situations.

Can I get my case dismissed if a judge rules that the search violated the Fourth Amendment?
Getting the evidence tossed out won't necessarily help your case.