If a federal agent searches a private residence pursuant to a defective search warrant the agent may be liable in civil court for damages if

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The key legal requirement for a search warrant is that it must describe with particularity the place to be searched and the items to be seized. If it fails to do so, the warrant is considered defective, potentially violating constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, thus making the agent liable for damages in civil court. Misspellings and technical errors, unless they contribute to a lack of particularity or another substantive legal issue, generally do not render a warrant defective to the point of incurring civil liability.

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