Legal Question in Constitutional Law in North Carolina
Evidence relating to false fire alarms.
Would using UV light to illuminate UV ink placed on pull stations be considered an unlawful search if done without consent?
Asked on 8/07/07, 5:43 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Evidence relating to false fire alarms.
Not if they are in a public place. Even if they are on private property and are examined without the consent of the owner, the owner would be the only one who could complain because only her rights would have been violated. Unless she's the one accused of pulling the false alarm, the lack of her consent won't help the defendant one bit.
Answered on 8/07/07, 6:20 pm
Richard Culler
Culler Law Firm, P.A.
Re: Evidence relating to false fire alarms.
depends upon how police got in to use light in the first place
Answered on 8/08/07, 6:23 am