Two detectives think that a murder suspect has the murder weapon hidden in his apartment. Before they can search the apartment, they have to obtain a search warrant from a judge. Why are police required to get warrants before completing such searches?

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Joseph Trujillo

7 July, 00:24

Two detectives think that a murder suspect has the murder weapon hidden in his apartment. Before they can search the apartment, they have to obtain a search warrant from a judge. Why are police required to get warrants before completing such searches?

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Natalee Stokes · Answer 1

Two detectives think that a murder suspect has the murder weapon hidden in his apartment. Before they can search the apartment, they have to obtain a search warrant from a judge. Why are police required to get warrants before completing such searches?

They gets such warrant in order not be charged for being trespass which is punishable under the law, it entails when an outsider without invitation intrudes into another person's home, such could lead to being accused of theft, trespass among others.