Search and Seizure

Search and Seizure

“Search and seizure” describes a law enforcement agent’s examination of a person’s home, vehicle, or business to find evidence that a crime has been committed. A search involves law enforcement officers going through part or all of individual’s property, and looking for specific items that are related to a crime that they have reason to believe has been committed. A seizure happens if the officers take possession of items during the search. Normally, law enforcement must obtain a search warrant from a judge prior to searching.