Define: Government Agent

In most cases, a government agent cannot search your property without a warrant. However, there are certain exceptions, such as when there is probable cause or exigent circumstances.

When interacting with a government agent, you have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.

A government agent can seize your property without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe that the property is connected to a crime or if there are exigent circumstances.

A government agent can use reasonable force during an arrest if necessary to protect themselves or others. However, excessive force is not permitted and can be challenged in court.

Generally, a government agent cannot wiretap your phone without a warrant. However, there are exceptions for certain emergency situations or when one party consents to the wiretap.

A government agent is required to read you your Miranda rights if they are interrogating you while you are in custody. Failure to do so may result in any statements made being inadmissible in court.

A government agent can detain you briefly without probable cause if they have reasonable suspicion that you are involved in criminal activity. However, this detention should be limited in scope and duration.

Generally, a government agent cannot use your personal information without your consent. However, there are exceptions for certain lawful purposes, such as national security or law enforcement investigations.

At the border, government agents have broader search and seizure powers. They can confiscate and search your electronic devices without a warrant or probable cause. However, they still need reasonable suspicion to conduct a more invasive search.

Entrapment occurs when a government agent induces someone to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. It is generally not allowed, but it can be a complex legal defence that depends on the specific circumstances of the case.