This document discusses exceptions to the requirement for a search warrant under Philippine law. It outlines situations where a warrantless search is allowed, such as when incidental to a lawful arrest, with consent from the person being searched, or if illegal items are in plain view. It also mentions searches conducted by customs officials or security guards, and limited visual searches of vehicles at checkpoints. The document appears to be notes from a class or study on search warrant exceptions according to Philippine law.
5. a. Search incidental to lawful arrest- A
person lawfully arrested may be searched
for dangerous weapons or anything
which may have been used or constitute
proof in the commission of an offense
without search warrant.
b. Consentedsearch- the right against
unreasonable search and seizure may be
voluntarily waived by a person being
searched
c. Plain viewdoctrine- illegal things at sight
may be seized even without a warrant to
do so. The things must be readily seen
without any effort of locating it.
d. Search conducted by Bureau of Customs
e. Search conductedby Security Guards on
post
f. Search in moving vehicles/checkpoints-
Under search in moving vehicle,
especially in checkpoints, moving
vehicles may be searched provided that it
is limited to visual search,
Garnica, Arnel
