4th Amendment:
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
This is the plain language of the 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution. The 4th Amendment is generally known by attorneys and the public alike as the amendment that requires government officials to obtain a warrant before they can do a search. While this is true in some situations, the 4th Amendment analysis in any given case goes much deeper than that. In fact, the exceptions to the warrant requirement have become so numerous that the true application of the 4th amendment has become more about the exceptions than the rule itself.
In this series of blog posts, the most common exceptions the warrant requirement will be discussed and analyzed so that you know whether your rights, or the rights of someone you know, have been violated.
If you believe that your 4th Amendment rights have been violated by law enforcement, contact Maroni Law as soon as possible so that we can begin preparing your defense and fighting for you.