An emergency exception to the warrant requirement may be exercised if ___________.

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An emergency exception to the warrant requirement can be exercised if police believe that waiting for a warrant would result in someone being harmed or evidence being destroyed. Option A is incorrect because acting nervous is not sufficient justification for an emergency exception. Option B is incorrect because the discovery of drug paraphernalia during an illegal stop would be deemed a "fruit of the poisonous tree" and therefore inadmissible in court.

An Emergency Exception to the Warrant Requirement May Be Exercised