Warrantless
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005200
Describing an action taken by law enforcement without a judicial warrant, such as a search or arrest. Such actions are permissible only under specific, narrowly defined exceptions to the Fourth Amendment's requirement for a warrant. These exceptions include exigent circumstances, consent, or searches incident to a lawful arrest, each requiring particular factual justifications.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-005200 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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