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The Laws Relating to Search and Seizure in New Jersey

By Lependorf & Silverstein

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Everyone has a right to privacy afforded by the Constitution. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states: ?The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.? Police do not automatically have the right to search your vehicle after pulling you over. The Fourth Amendment does protect individuals from ?unreasonable? searches and seizures by both state and federal law enforcement authorities. On the other hand, the Fourth Amendment does allow law enforcement officials to conduct searches that are ?reasonable...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on March 22, 2011 (boomark / email).