For questions regarding legally authorized search and seizure of private property
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Can a store detective search my bag without my consent?
If I am approached by a store detective and accused of stealing something can they search my bag without my consent? Or putting this another way, can I insist that any search be done by the police and refuse to cooperate until the police arrive?
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How is it possible to be on the wrong end of civil forfeiture while not engaging in criminal activity?
How is it possible to be on the wrong end of civil forfeiture while not engaging in criminal activity? I'd like to understand this because, tools that victimize or even put the public at risk seem antithetical to principles of the…
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Had a lapel/audio device during work in event a private perosnal issue arose
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Self bought, owned lapel camera with audio capability. Never used it illegally aware of the laws and open records act etc if you use a device for work related purposes.
It was for self protection against a ex and her friend or fling who is…
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Can police search people and vehicles on my property based on third-party report of drug use?
Someone called the police to report someone doing drugs in a vehicle on my property.
What right does the officer have to ask questions and search people and vehicles?
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Illinois and anonymous tips?
In Illinois if an anonymous tips is made to state police, will they search or raid an individuals car/property?
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Federal seizure of money from foreigners in foreign banks
I don't understand how it is legal or even possible for the United States to seize money belonging to a foreigner from a foreign bank without that person having been convicted of a crime. What is the legal basis for this?
This is about seizing…
Cicero
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