The police believe that Mevin 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 suspect door and searching his home and seizing all of his computer equipment if they have not yet obtained a warrant?
A.
The USA Patriot Act
B.
The Good Samaritan Laws
C.
The Federal Rules of Evidence
D.
The Fourth Amendment