Although the requirement of a warrant is essential to initiating a lawful search and seizure process as detailed in the amendment, the Supreme Court recognizes that a Increasing numbers of searches and arrests occur without the issuance of appropriate and documented approval (“Fourth Amendment,” 2014, p.1406). The following is a list of exceptions to the Fourth Amendment. A warrant is not required for events where timing is crucial. In an emergency, a judicial officer would not have sufficient time to obtain a warrant to conduct a search and seizure pursuant to the Fourth Amendment. Qualifying conditions for search and seizure in an emergency situation include an officer having probable cause, believing there is a risk of destruction of evidence, persons being in danger imminent or there is a probability that a suspect will flee (“Urgent Circumstances)",