Phrases with «general warrant»

A general warrant is a legal term that refers to a type of search or arrest warrant that does not specify the person or place to be searched or the items to be seized. It gives authorities broad and unrestricted power to search and seize anything or anyone they want. This type of warrant is considered unconstitutional in many countries because it violates individuals' rights to privacy and protection against unreasonable searches. Full definition

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[10] General warrants under s. 487.01 authorize the use of investigative techniques, procedures or devices, or other things to be done, that would otherwise constitute unreasonable searches. (slaw.ca)
Citing R. v. TELUS Communications Co., 2013 SCC 16 (CanLII), the Court of Appeal confirmed that, in particular, s. 487.01 (c) is meant to restrict the use of general warrants in circumstances where alternative investigative techniques are available. (supremeadvocacy.ca)
«The plain view exception should be narrowed or even eliminated in digital evidence cases to ensure that digital warrants that are narrow in theory do not devolve into general warrants in practice.» (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
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Phrases with «general warrant»

Sentences with «general warrant»

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