A defendant may use a "writ of habeas corpus" to challenge his confinement stating that the search and seizure of his property was unconstitutional.

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A writ of habeas corpus is used to challenge the legality of a person's physical detention or imprisonment, not to challenge the constitutionality of a search and seizure. A defendant may use a motion to suppress evidence to challenge the constitutionality of a search and seizure.

A Defendant May Use a "Writ of Habeas Corpus" to Challenge