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STATE v. MOORE

No. 54336-9-I.

120 P.3d 635 (2005)

STATE of Washington, Respondent, v. Alex Undrae Paul MOORE, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1.

October 3, 2005.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Susan Wilk, Washington Appellate Project, Seattle, WA, for Appellant.

Thomas M. Curtis, Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office, Everett, WA, for Respondent.

COX, C.J.

¶ 1 A warrantless search or seizure is presumed unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment.1 A narrow exception to the warrant requirement exists when the police act in a community caretaking role.2 This role encompasses search and seizure of automobiles, emergency aid, and routine checks on health and safety.3 When acting in such a role, the police may be justified...

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