Under the 4th Amendment, searches and seizures must always occur at the same time
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False. Under the 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution, searches and seizures are distinct events, and they do not always have to occur at the same time. A search refers to the examination of an individual's property or person to discover evidence related to a crime, whereas a seizure involves the taking of property or the detention of a person.
For example, law enforcement officials may search a home under a valid warrant and seize evidence found during that search. However, they might also seize property or a person without conducting a simultaneous search, such as when they have probable cause to believe that evidence is about to be destroyed or if they make an arrest and subsequently seize evidence in plain view or as part of a lawful search incident to that arrest.
The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and in many cases requires a warrant to be issued by a judge based on probable cause. But there are several exceptions to the warrant requirement, and the specifics can depend on the circumstances and the jurisdiction in which the events are taking place.