A search-warrant is an order in writing, Issued by a justice or other magistrate, in the name of the state, directed to a sheriff, constable, or Other officer, commanding him to search a specified house, shop, or other premises, for personal property alleged to have been stolen, or for unlawful goods, and to bring the same, when found, before the magistrate, and usually also … [Read more...] about SEARCH-WARRANT
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Eng. law. An officer of the customs, whose duty it is to examine and search all ships outward bound, to ascertain whether they have any prohibited or uncustomed goods on board. … [Read more...] about SEARCHER
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(A) crim. law. An examination of a man's house, premises or person, for the purpose of discovering proof of his guilt in relation to some crime or misdemeanor of which be is accused. 2. The constitution of the United. States, amendments, art. 4, protects the people from unreasonable searches and seizures. 3. By the act of March 2, 1799, s. 68, 1 Story's L. U. S. 632, it is … [Read more...] about SEARCH
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In French law. A session; as of some public body. … [Read more...] about SEANCE
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Criminal Law: In gathering evidence, law enforcement may conduct a search of a person or premises to find tangible evidence of a crime and seize the evidence for presentation at trial. The Fourth and Fifteenth Amendment require that any such search and seizure must be reasonable. Law enforcement will usually require a warrant but may conduct limited searches, such as a pat … [Read more...] about SEARCH AND SEIZURE