What Were "Sneak­and­peek" Searches Originally Used For,and How Has Their

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Essay

What were "sneak­and­peek" searches originally used for,and how has their legal status and definition changed since 9/11? Describe the three conditions under which the Patriot Act authorizes judges to issue sneak-and-peek warrants.

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Definitions:

Process Addiction

A behavioral addiction where an individual becomes compulsively engaged in an activity that does not involve an addictive substance, such as gambling, eating, or shopping.

PHQ-2

A brief, initial screening tool consisting of two questions used to assess the presence of depressive symptoms.

Depressive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Detection Window

The period during which a particular substance or marker can be identified or detected through testing.