Terms
Situations
Facts
100
Facts or circumstances to justify a search or seizure of a place, things or a person.
What is probable cause
100
If I am not home and the police have a warrant, can they still search my home?
What is yes. They just have to leave a copy of the affidavit (a statement of the facts of the warrant) and the list of inventory that was seized from the home.
100
What amendment discusses the search and seizure law?
What is the 4th amendemnt
200
What does a police officer need to conduct a search and seize evidence of a crime, or make an arrest.
What is a warrent
200
During a traffic stop, can the police search my car and frisk me?
What is yes. The police are allowed to search and frisk you if they have a reasonable suspicion that you are armed or have contraband material, like drugs during a traffic stop.
200
Who issues warrants?
What is a judge or magistrate
300
A hunt by law enforcement officials for property or communications believed to be evidence of crime, and the act of taking possession of this property.
What is search and seizure
300
My roommate gave the police permission to search our apartment. They found a marijuana plant in my personal bedroom and I was arrested. Was this a legal search and seizure?
What is no. The roommate can give permission to search common areas within the apartment such as the living room, but they do not have the right to search your personal bedroom.
300
If you or your property has been searched already, who should you contact to make sure that your rights are protected.
What is an attorney
400
What rule states that any evidence that is improperly confiscated cannot be used in court?
What is exclusionary rule
400
My car was towed and impounded, can the police search it?
What is yes. If the police have towed and impounded your car, they have the authority to search your vehicle. However, police cannot tow and impound your car for the sole purpose of searching it.
400
Between what times can a daytime warrant be served?
What is 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
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