WARRANT
A SEARCH search warrant based upon probable cause is necessary in most
cases for the government to conduct a search. The warrant must specify
the place and scope of the search to be conducted.
A warrantless search is only permitted:
(1) Incident to arrest
(2) Where evidence is in plain view
(3) Where it is likely that the evidence will be destroyed
(Later by judged the probable cause standard)
(4) Where a person voluntarily consents
(5) Where an automobile may flee the jurisdiction
(6) Where the US Supreme Court has deemed special needs
exist to allow a program of suspicion-less searches
(7) Where an officer conducts a pat-down frisk pursuant to a
stop meeting the requirements of Terry v. Ohio