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Can the police ever search me without a warrant? |
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Yes. There are numerous circumstances under which a search may lawfully be made without a warrant. Some general areas of exception where a search can be made without a warrant are:
(a) if the safety of the police officer is involved, (b) whether the police are in "hot pursuit" of a criminal, (c) when they see illegal evidence in plain view from a place they have a right to be, (d) if they are doing temporary questioning, (e) if a person consents to being searched, (f) if they have made a lawful arrest, or (g) if they have reasonable cause to believe they must enter a home, building or vehicle without a warrant because someone inside is in danger.
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