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The purpose of the 4th Amendment is to protect people from being abused by a powerful government. There are strict rules that government agents must follow to search you and seize evidence.
Probable Cause
- There must be enough evidence that a reasonable person would believe a crime was committed.
- This evidence is presented to a judge who must agree before authorizing the search by granting a warrant.
- Contrary to popular belief, the right to privacy is not specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Over the years, the courts have interpreted the 4th Amendment, along with other Amendments such as the 9th, to protect privacy in many situations.