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An inventory search is another common scenario where a potential 4th Amendment violation occurs. An “inventory search” is an administrative search that officers can do when a vehicle is towed to account for the property inside the vehicle. The purpose of an “inventory search” is to protect police departments from liability for...

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...

What is a “Search” or “Seizure”: The first step of determining whether your 4th Amendment rights have been violated is to determine whether a “search” or “seizure” has even occurred. This decision is heavily dependent on the specific facts of your case.  Searches:

Automobile Searches: One of the most common scenarios where a potential 4th Amendment violation occurs is when an automobile is stopped by an officer and searched. For example, a person is driving their vehicle and an officer pulls them over. Then, at some point during the traffic stop...