<Ul> <Li> Consent : a warrant is not required a person in control of the object or property gives consent for the search . </Li> <Li> Hot pursuit of a felon ( to prevent a felon 's escape or ability to harm others ) ; </Li> <Li> Imminent destruction of evidence : where evidence might be destroyed before a warrant can be properly obtained ; </Li> <Li> Emergency searches : such as where someone is heard screaming for help inside a dwelling ; or </Li> <Li> Search incident to arrest ( to mitigate the risk of harm to the arresting officers specifically ) . </Li> <Li> Public safety : a warrantless search may be permissible in an emergency situation where the public is in danger . </Li> <Li> Plain view : evidence is in the plain view of law enforcement officers , from a lawful vantage point ( with similar exceptions that include plain smell , where the officer detects an odor that clearly indicates the presence of contraband or criminal activity ) . </Li> </Ul>
when do you not need a search warrant
Consent Hot pursuit Imminent destruction of evidence Emergency searches Search incident to arrest Public safety Plain view