Which scenario would NOT generally qualify as exigent circumstances?

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Study for the NLETC Arrest Search and Seizure Test. Use flashcards and multiple choice questions, each with hints and explanations. Prepare for your exam!

In the context of exigent circumstances, a situation where it involves collecting evidence after obtaining a warrant would not generally qualify as exigent circumstances. Exigent circumstances refer to emergency situations where law enforcement has to act swiftly, without a warrant, to prevent imminent harm, destruction of evidence, or escape of a suspect.

When a warrant has already been obtained, it implies that law enforcement has followed the legal processes necessary to gather evidence. In such a case, there is no immediate threat that necessitates bypassing the standard protocol of obtaining a warrant, as the lawful authority to search has already been granted. Therefore, executing a search with a warrant does not fall under the exigency criteria, which are predicated on the need for urgent action in the absence of a warrant.

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