FOURTH AMENDMENT

Fourth Amendment

Fourth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment is unique in that it originated directly from the experiences of the American colonists. The right of the people to be secure in their persons,

houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable

searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no

Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported

by Oath or affirmation and particularly describing

the place to be searched and the persons or

things to be seized. (Kevin, 2007)

The founding fathers included the Fourth Amendment to protect colonists from invasions into their lives and homes. These invasions were common under the British government and ...