Introduction
Criminal investigation procedures differ depending on their ultimate purpose, yet certain measures within these procedures significantly impact fundamental rights and freedoms. Among these are four measures classified by legal scholars as “precautionary investigation procedures.” A key precautionary procedure is searching, which may involve the search of an individual (the suspect) or others, depending on the circumstances and facts of the alleged crime. It may also extend to the search of their residence, possessions, vehicles, phones, or other related items. From this perspective, a search constitutes an intrusion upon an individual’s rights to security, privacy, and the sanctity of their home.
