Minneapolis criminal defense attorney, Ryan Garry, explains how the Fourth Amendment protects individual from unreasonable searches and seizures. He shares that the Fourth Amendment leads to more dismissal orders than any other constitutional provision. It protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures, serving as a vital safeguard of personal rights. Unlike most other countries, the United States uniquely applies the exclusionary rule, which bars the use of evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment. For example, if law enforcement illegally seizes contraband—such as narcotics found in a vehicle—that evidence cannot be admitted in court, and the case must be dismissed. The exclusionary rule exists to deter police misconduct and ensure constitutional protections are upheld.