Evidence obtained with a less than adequate search warrant may be admissible incourt if the police officers acted in good faith when obtaining court approval for the search.

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This is based on the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule established by the Supreme Court in United States v. Leon (1984). If the police officers relied on a search warrant that they believed was valid at the time but was later found to be defective, the evidence obtained in the search may still be admissible in court. However, this good faith exception has certain limitations and does not apply in all cases.

Evidence Obtained with a Less Than Adequate Search Warrant May