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True Crime · Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Oct 2, 2026 · 25-654 · Appeal

An agent with a warrant and a homeowner stand on opposite sides of a parked car in a driveway.AI illustration

Can police seize a car without a warrant if it's sitting in a driveway?

Can police seize a car without a specific warrant if it's on private property?

TL;DR

  1. 1A man was caught selling cocaine after two controlled buys.
  2. 2Agents searched his property but didn't have a warrant to seize cars.
  3. 3He argues the car search without a specific warrant violated his rights.

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