What is the meaning of the phrase "Fourth Amendment"?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. McGaughran, 159 Cal.Rptr. 191, 25 Cal.3d 577, 601 P.2d 207 (Cal. 1979):

1 The phrase "Fourth Amendment" as used in this opinion refers to both the state and federal guarantees against unreasonable searches and seizures. (See People v. Triggs (1973) 8 Cal.3d 884, 891-892, fn. 5, 106 Cal.Rptr. 408, 506 P.2d 232.)

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