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The Fourth Amendment and Warrants The Fourth Amendment says that people have the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure, and that no warrant shall issue but on probable cause and specifying the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
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In the state of Georgia, it is legal to set up DUI roadblocks. The Supreme Court has ruled that it is not unconstitutional to set up roadblocks and that they do not impede on your Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure. ... There has to be predetermined guidelines for operating a DUI roadblock.
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The simplest and most common type of warrantless searches in the United States are searches based upon consent. No warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion is required to perform a search if a person, or someone else with the proper authority, consents to a search.
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T.L.O., holding that public school administrators can search a student's belongings if they have a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. The case originated in Piscataway, New Jersey, where, in 1980, a teacher at the local public high school stumbled upon two girls smoking in a bathroom.
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Louisiana laws grant us the right to protect ourselves and property, known to some as the "stand your ground" statute. ... There are some provisions of the law. It does not apply if you use force or violence during the acquisition, distribution, or possession, with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance.
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Bounty hunters can arrest just as police do. They do not have to call police to arrive on scene. Bounty hunters can use handcuffs or otherwise detain the person they have been looking for, as part of the agreement with the bail bondsman. ... Cannot arrest anyone except the bail skipper.
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ATLANTA – Georgia's new “hands free” law will not prohibit you from recording an encounter with police as long as you're safely parked, but you'll want to know your rights if an officer objects. ... In fact, Georgia law allows drivers to record a police encounter even without the officer's knowledge.
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And it's not illegal. According to the 1984 case California vs. Greenwood, the Supreme Court declared, “The Fourth Amendment does not prohibit the warrantless search and seizure of garbage left for collection outside the curtilage of a home.” The mantra is, ultimately, don't purchase when you can repurpose.
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Tennessee Radar Detector and Laser Jammer Laws Radar detectors are legal in passenger cars in the state of Tennessee, however laser jammers are not.
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The short answer is no. Police or any other law enforcement officers are not above the law. However, there are exceptions for when they are working. They are allowed to speed if they have an audible noise, such as sirens, while responding to a call.
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To answer your question. Yes they are legal. That should be looked into again. The tracer ban was implemented with post 911 paranoia in mind by the old guard.
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The Law. In the UK, both fixed and mobile radar and laser speed camera detection devices are legal, although this is the subject of an ongoing debate in Parliament. However they are not legal in most countries in Europe and using a device may result in fines and/or seizure of the device.
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In Utah, it is legal to own and operate a radar detector in a passenger vehicle (personal car). However, it is illegal to use one in a commercial vehicle. In fact in all states, except for Virginia, it is legal to use a radar detector in a passenger vehicle. ... Do not mistake radar detectors for radar jammers.
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A police officer or a police community support officer (PCSO) in uniform can stop you but only police officers can search you. A police officer does not have to be in uniform but they must show you their warrant (ID) card.
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Examples of actions taken by police officers that may be considered wrongful or illegal: Police officers cannot conduct searches and seizures without a warrant or probable cause, unless the person is already under arrest. If the arrest is false, any evidence obtained typically falls under the exclusionary rule.
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The Mississippi Supreme Court has not specifically ruled on the legality of sobriety checkpoints. However, the 1987 decision in Boches v. State of Mississippi determined that police are allowed to pursue and detain individuals who attempt to evade these checkpoints.
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If you are suspected or accused of a crime that requires access to personal or private information, the police have a right to seize your mobile phone for evidence. The police have a legal duty to only follow up with any reasonable lines of enquiry, so as to avoid unnecessary intrusion of privacy.