Search and Seizure Law Guidebook, 2020 ed.

Written in plain English, Search and Seizure Law Guidebook often serves as a first-line resource for law enforcement officers who need to quickly determine when a warrant is required, whether a situation involves exigent circumstances, and whether consent has been given. The straightforward question-and-answer format covers: Federal law regarding Fourth Amendment basics, warrants, and situations where warrantless searches occur, with consent, in plain view/plain feel, on abandoned property, and at common areas, Important state cases and differences among state laws