When May Government Agents Search Without a Search Warrant

question 29

Multiple Choice

When may government agents search without a search warrant?

• A)When law enforcement officials believe it likely that the items sought will be removed before they can obtain a warrant
• B)Outside of normal working hours for a judge
• C)When they can show that the suspect who lives in the residence at issue has been in jail previously
• D)When they can show that a felony is involved
• E)All of these

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