Forensics Journal - Stevenson University 2011 | Page 43

FORENSICS JOURNAL

opportunity for clarification. Second, and more importantly, notice to
those inside the premises may alleviate their fears that those entering
(often, by force) are there for an unlawful purpose, thus minimizing the
likelihood that the inhabitants will respond with force in an attempt to
repel them.

jurisdiction where the monitoring and recording (the “search”) will occur.
The application for this type of warrant must include the substantive facts
comprising the probable cause, along with the unique factual circumstances that make the wiretap necessary – generally, the assertion that
the evidence being sought cannot be accessed by other (conventional)
investigative means. The application must also describe the specifics of
the wire carrier from which the communication is to be intercepted. Any
person who intercepts or discloses a wire or oral communication without
authoriz