The Fourth Amendment protects New Yorkers against unreasonable searches and seizures. The exclusionary rule prohibits the government from using illegally obtained evidence to prove a criminal defendant's guilt.Tip 4: Police do not need a warrant. You may be able to take legal action. Specifically, how can NYPD do an inspection without probable cause or a warrant without violating the Fourth Amendment? A 'protective sweep' is a quick and limited search of premises, incident to an arrest and conducted to protect the safety of police officers or others. In the aftermath of Hickey, the legislature amended CPL 690.35 in 1992 to broaden the choice of courts empowered to issue search warrants (L 1992, ch 815, 816). This post will discuss what a search warrant is and the steps law enforcement officers must take to get one. Been served a search warrant? For the most part, the Fourth Amendment protects New Yorkers against unreasonable searches and seizures.