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Do the police need a warrant to search my home or vehicle?

Yes, but there are a few exceptions to the warrant requirement. The plain view doctrine allows an officer to search a vehicle if contraband is visible from a public place. There are also exceptions for fleeing suspects, probable cause of evidence destruction, and emergency well-being. If an officer conducts an illegal search, all evidence gathered during the search must be excluded. Additionally, if the search resulted in the discovery of additional evidence, the additional evidence must be excluded.

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