The Missouri and U.S. Constitutions require that a search warrant be reasonably particular as to the location of the place to be searched and a description of the items to be searched. Article I, Section 15 of the Missouri Constitution, for instance, provides — That the people shall be secure in their persons, papers, homes…
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Challenging Missouri Search and/or Seizure Warrant
Under Missouri law, an police officer may apply for a search warrant. Section 542-276, RSMo, sets forth the required elements for the application: (1) Be in writing; (2) State the time and date of the making of the application; (3) Identify the property, article, material, substance or person which is to be searched for and…
Warrant Recall
A Warrant is a legal document authorizing that a government agent can carry out a certain action. The most common types of warrants are search warrants and arrest warrants. Both must usually be issued by a judge and will permit police officers to search a location or arrest an individual. The primary pre-requisite to the…