In the United States, the Fourth Amendment protects you from illegal searches. Typically, if you expected privacy, it means the police have to get a warrant or your permission to carry out a search.For example, they generally cannot come into your home. You expect...
violations of rights
Can an arrest be made without probable cause?
You're arrested, and you have no idea why. You don't believe that the police had any reason to arrest you, and you think it was illegal. You may be right. Police typically cannot make an arrest without some type of probable cause. This is granted by the Fourth...