Asked by Karan Kahlon on May 29, 2024
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When can government agents obtain a search warrant?
A) When they can establish reasonable cause
B) When they can establish probable cause
C) When they can establish cause to a substantial certainty
D) Anytime they have an informant
E) Anytime the judge is in his office and they show identification as government agents
Probable Cause
A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, used as a standard by law enforcement to make arrests and obtain search warrants.
Search Warrant
A court order that authorizes law enforcement agents to search for or seize items specifically described in the warrant.
Government Agents
Individuals who are employed or authorized by the government to act on its behalf in various capacities and tasks.
- Understand the criteria for and limitations of government search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment.
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Zybrea KnightJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Government officials can obtain search warrants only if they can show probable cause to believe that the search will uncover specific evidence of criminal activity.In other words,the government officials must have a sufficient reason based on known facts to obtain a warrant.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the criteria for and limitations of government search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment.