In Breithaupt v. Abram (1957), the Court established that warrantless searches for evanescent evidence were only permissible when

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In Breithaupt v. Abram, the Court recognized that warrantless searches for evanescent evidence could be permissible under certain conditions, including when there is no time to obtain a warrant, there is a clear indication that the search will yield evidence, and the search is conducted reasonably. These criteria collectively aim to balance the urgency and potential importance of obtaining fleeting evidence against the individual's rights to privacy and due process.

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