Illegal Search Without Consent

Summary

Under North Carolina General Statutes 15A-221, searches without consent or a warrant are generally illegal. Exceptions include probable cause, exigent circumstances, search incident to lawful arrest, and plain view doctrine. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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In North Carolina the North Carolina General Statutes 15A * says The consent to justify a search must be given by the person to be searched is it a violation of this law when state police officer make a search with no consent to search or with no warrant to make a search
Yes, under North Carolina General Statutes 15A-*, a search without consent or a warrant is generally a violation. However, exceptions may apply, such as:
- Probable cause
- Exigent circumstances
- Search incident to lawful arrest
- Plain view doctrine
Please consult a local attorney for specific advice.