Final answer:
Anticipatory search warrants are valid only for a limited time and they are legally recognized within the realm of criminal law. They do not require consent from the suspect and must be issued before the search or seizure occurs.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer to the question regarding which statement is true of anticipatory search warrants is that they are only valid for a limited time. The correct option is a.
An anticipatory search warrant is a legal document that is issued before the occurrence of an event that justifies its issuance.
It is obtained on the basis of probable cause that evidence of a crime, although not currently at the place described, will be there when the warrant is executed.
The concept is recognized in criminal law and typically used in situations where it can be reasonably anticipated that evidence of a crime will be located at a certain location in the future. The correct option is a.