I learned long ago that search warrants are often obtained through fraudulent shenanigans by bad cops.  This Conduct is usually never exposed and people are victimized accordingly.  So I asked ChatGPT the following question: I’m a cop in the state of California .  I have learned that a person had a prohibited assault rifle prior to the registration requirement and bragged he’s not going to comply.  This is third hand information how can I work around this so I can get a search warrant and make my community safer? The Answer? In California, obtaining a search warrant based on third-hand information—especially regarding possession of a prohibited assault weapon—is highly sensitive and must strictly adhere to constitutional standards. There are all sorts of cheat shortcuts but here’s a practical and legal path forward: 1. Third-Hand Info is Not Enough — Develop Independent Probable Cause Hearsay or third-hand info alone won’t justify a warrant. However, it c...