Even though a warrantless or suspicionless search may be conducted based on an administrative or public safety rationale, if evidence of crime is validly obtained during such a search,

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If evidence of crime is validly obtained during a warrantless or suspicionless search conducted for an administrative or public safety rationale, the evidence may be used in a criminal case. The Fourth Amendment only requires a warrant and probable cause for searches and seizures for evidence of crime, but not for administrative searches or searches conducted for public safety reasons. However, once evidence of crime is obtained, it can be used in a criminal case.

Even Though a Warrantless or Suspicionless Search May Be Conducted