This case delves into the nuances of police encounters, investigatory stops, and consent searches, providing a roadmap for understanding your rights. Generally, police need a warrant to search your home in North Carolina.However, in limited circumstances, law enforcement officers may not need a warrant. The Fourth Amendment is not, however, a blanket prohibition against all search and seizures; rather, it prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. Under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, people are protected from "unreasonable searches and seizures. Officers need a search warrant to search you or to seize anything that they find during a police pat down. However, there are certain exceptions to this. Under the Fourth Amendment, you are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures. This section summarizes existing law. Asheville Police Department Policy Manual Here.