Search & Seizure Basics
What three things does a search warrant define
The place which can be searched, what items will be searched, and the probable cause for the search
A building search always requires a warrant.
T or F
False
What is not a type of Suspect Search (person)
Inventory Search
Witch group of people does the 4th amendment NOT apply to when preforming their jobs / duties
Security Guards
Protects people from searches and seizures deemed unreasonable by law
4th Amendment.
What are factors that establish probable cause.
Circumstantial Evidence, Expertise, Information, and observations.
When is a protective sweep most likely to occur?
When a partner or accomplice is considered to be involved.
A stop & Frisk search can be justified if suspicions of the suspect being armed and dangerous are present
T or F
True
Which group of individuals can sign a warrant??
Judges
Limits search of conjoining areas where an arrest is taking place
Protective Sweeps
What two verbs best relate to the 4th Amendment?
Protect & Defend
When does a vehicle inventory usually occur?
After a vehicle was legally impounded.
A Legal term which describes searching a person property or item?
Search
Legal term which describes taking possession of a person, property or item??
Seizure
Prevents the court from using evidence obtained from unreasonable search and seizure which violates the 4th Amendment.
Exclusionary Rule
When does the Exclusionary Rule apply?
When the court finds that an illegal search occurred
When does a building search require a warrant?
If a canine unit is involved.
Reasonable grounds to believe a crime is being committed or has been committed
Document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police to take appropriate actions relating to the circumstance
Warrant
What would be considered NOT to be a guideline for a building search.
Busting the door down and proceeding to search the building
_____________Documents the condition of the evidence, every person who handles the evidence, the duration of time in which the evidence was in custody and how the evidence was stored and packaged.
Chain of Custody
A search incident to an arrest is completed before an arrest is made T or F
False
The 4th Amendment defends the right to _______and________ from unreasonable invasion
Privacy & freedom
Documentation of movement and location of physical evidence from the time it is obtained until it is presented in court.
Chain of Custody
What is NOT a reason to search a dead body
To take the individuals valuables before they can be stolen.