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curtilage |
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curtilage The enclosed space of ground and buildings immediately surrounding a dwelling, or a conceptual amount of space reasonably attached to the use of a dwelling. This is an important concept in law enforcement in determining whether (a) an area is within the curtilage and thus searchable under a search warrant for the dwelling, (b) an officer's presence in an area for surveillance purposes is within the curtilage and thus an unlawful entry,and (c) despite the determination of (a) and (b),there is no expectation of privacy in garbage left within the curtilage for pickup,so it may be searched without a warrant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 2) An intrusion may be necessary to reach the vehicle, as when it is parked within curtilage, or to complete an internal GPS installation that would require access to the vehicle's passenger compartment or internal wiring. With some cantilevered light fittings leading like a technological pergola from the subway station and Boulevard to its side street entrance, the essentially blank curtilage of MoMA QNS is painted a vivid blue. Homes Passed - A home is "Passed" when activated plant is available at the individual home curtilage (boundary). |
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