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Arrest Warrants

The rules governing the use of arrest warrants, including the requirement of a search warrant to enter a third-party residence.

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Feb 2, 2026

What did Minnesota v. Olson and Steagald v. United States later say about overnight guests and searching third‑party homes after Payton?

held that an overnight guest has a reasonable expectation of privacy in the host’s home sufficient to challenge a and arrest there, extending the protection afforded to homeowners to certain non‑owner...

Jan 25, 2026

Have journalists, law enforcement, or other investigators uncovered documentary or physical evidence beyond the affidavit?

Affidavits are routinely used in legal and administrative processes but are not automatically equivalent to live testimony; courts and agencies often require corroborating documentary or physical evid...