A search warrant may

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A search warrant may

A search warrant authorizes police to search a specific place for particular evidence, based on probable cause and a judge’s order. It does not grant immunity, cannot sentence anyone, and cannot impose civil penalties. However, during the search, officers may detain or arrest individuals found at the location if there is probable cause to arrest for a crime, so an arrest can result from executing the warrant. The other actions—granting immunity, sentencing, or imposing a civil fine—are outside the scope of what a search warrant does.

A search warrant authorizes police to search a specific place for particular evidence, based on probable cause and a judge’s order. It does not grant immunity, cannot sentence anyone, and cannot impose civil penalties. However, during the search, officers may detain or arrest individuals found at the location if there is probable cause to arrest for a crime, so an arrest can result from executing the warrant. The other actions—granting immunity, sentencing, or imposing a civil fine—are outside the scope of what a search warrant does.

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