Understanding Search and Seizure Law
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution places limits on the power of the police to make arrests, search people and their property, and seize objects and contraband (such as illegal drugs or weapons). These limits are the bedrock of search and seizure law. This article covers the basic issues that you should know about search and seizure law, beginning with an overview of the Fourth Amendment itself.
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