AMENDMENT I V

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 amendment has been played with for many years in our court system, all the way to the Supreme Court.

When a search warrant is issued by a judge, it must list the specific purpose of the warrant, as well as, the specific areas of the house to be searched. Make sure you read those areas of the warrant before a search begins, so you can stop searches of areas not specifically identified in the warrant.

For a search to take place without a warrant, probable cause must be established.

Check your state and county laws for specific search & seizure laws on the books, especially regarding vehicle stops, search & seizure, which have become rather popular by some states.