One of the exceptions to a search warrant is known as exigent circumstances. If police officers have established probable cause that evidence is likely to be in a certain place and do not have time to get a search warrant, they may conduct a warrantless search. This can include a reasonable belief that evidence will be removed or destroyed if the officers wait for a warrant. Some courts are
dubious of this exception since police officers can frequently create the risk of destruction of evidence by their own behavior. Do you think there is a potential abuse of this exception by the police? If so, how? If not, why not?
What will be an ideal response?
The Courts have ruled in some cases that police officers create the urgency themselves by knocking on a door and claiming that they hear noises inside indicating that someone might be destroying evidence. Since many cases involve drugs, this particular justification for not waiting for a search warrant can be abused. Police officers should articulate a reason why they could not simply secure a warrant over the telephone if the evidence is that important and the risk of its destruction is so likely.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word.