The police believe that Melvin Matthew has been obtaining unauthorized access to computers belonging to
numerous computer software and computer operating systems manufacturers, cellular telephone
manufacturers, Internet Service Providers and Educational Institutions. They also suspect that he has been
stealing, copying and misappropriating proprietary computer software belonging to the several victim
companies. What is preventing the police from breaking down the suspects door and searching his home and
seizing all of his computer equipment if they have not yet obtained a warrant?
A.
The Fourth Amendment
B.
The USA patriot Act
C.
The Good Samaritan Laws
D.
The Federal Rules of Evidence
The Fourth Amendment (Amendment IV) to the United States Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. In addition, it sets requirements for issuing warrants: warrants must be issued by a judge or magistrate, justified by probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and must particularly describe the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution