Private Search Doctrine: The Rowley Case

Rowley case does not qualify under the private search doctrine. Granted, when a wrongful search or seizure is conducted by a private party, it does not violate the fourth amendment. The private citizen’s tampered with the evidence upon removal. The evidence did not remain in its original location and its physical state of capacity. The question at hand is the evidence could have been tampered with or altered when removed. If the evidence would have remained in its original location it would qualify under the private search doctrine.