Under what circumstances could government agents engage in a search without a search warrant?
A) When law enforcement officials believe it is likely that the items sought will be removed before they can obtain a warrant.
B) Outside of normal working hours for a judge.
C) When they can show that the suspect who lives in the residence at issue has been in jail previously.
D) When they can show that a felony is involved.
E) When they can show that they have heightened probable cause.

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A) This choice is correct because exigent circumstances, such as the belief that evidence will be destroyed or removed before a warrant can be obtained, can justify a warrantless search. Choices B, C, D, and E do not accurately represent legal justifications for conducting searches without a warrant under U.S. law.

Under What Circumstances Could Government Agents Engage in a Search