Summary
A law enforcement officer (LEO) is responsible for preventing, investigating, apprehending, or detaining individuals suspected or convicted of law violations. Both federal and state police generally need consent, a warrant, or probable cause to conduct a search, with some exceptions. Under North Carolina General Statutes 15A-221, consent to search must be voluntary, can be revoked at any time, and must be given by someone with authority over the premises. Federal courts can prosecute cases even if state police conducted a search without consent if the search falls under an exception or the evidence is used in a federal prosecution. For specific advice, consult a local attorney or your nearest court.Full Conversation
What is a law enforcement officer
A law enforcement officer (LEO) is a government employee who is responsible for the prevention, investigation, apprehension, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of law violations. They include police officers, sheriffs, marshals, and federal agents.
They need consent to make a search
Yes, generally, law enforcement officers need consent, a warrant, or probable cause to conduct a search. However, there are exceptions. Could you please provide your location to give more specific information?
That's the North Carolina General Statutes 15A * consent to make a search
Under North Carolina General Statutes 15A-*:
- Consent to search must be voluntary.
- Consent can be revoked at any time.
- The person giving consent must have authority over the premises.
For more details, consult a local attorney or your nearest court:
Wake County Courthouse
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC *
Website: www.nccourts.gov Both Federal police and state police need consent to make a search
Yes, both Federal and State police generally need consent, a warrant, or probable cause to conduct a search. However, there are exceptions. For specific situations, it's best to consult with a local attorney.
So how can federal court prosecute a case when state police officer have no consent to make a search
Federal courts can prosecute a case even if a state police officer conducted a search without consent if:
- The search falls under an exception to the consent rule.
- The evidence obtained was used in a federal prosecution.
For specific advice, consult a local attorney or your nearest federal court:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC *
Website: www.nced.uscourts.gov
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