An open field posted with several "No Trespassing" signs is sufficient to denote an expectation of privacy and,thus,requires police to obtain a warrant prior to a search.

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The presence of "No Trespassing" signs in an open field does not necessarily denote an expectation of privacy, and police may conduct a search without a warrant in such circumstances. The Supreme Court has held that the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures does not extend to open fields.

An Open Field Posted with Several "No Trespassing" Signs Is