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Jun 16, 2020 criminal-law warrantless-search bill-of-rights dangerous-drugs probable-cause police-powers

Warrantless Searches and Anonymous Tips: The Sapla Ruling on Police Powers and Privacy Rights

The Supreme Court clarifies when police may conduct warrantless vehicle searches and why anonymous tips alone cannot justify intrusive searches.