Intro to Warrant Searches
Execution of Warrant
Knock & Nexus
Probable Cause
100
(T/F) A search warrant must be granted to search private property?

What is True

100

Evidence can be excluded if a search warrant is not executed within the law. T or F. 

True

100

Name the steps of a Knock and notice

  • Announce their presence

  • Identify themselves as PO’s

  • State their purpose

  • Demand entry

  • Wait for a reasonable amount of time (30)

  • If necessary, forcibly enter

100

Amendment that requires probable cause for searches

4th Amendment

200

Who grants search warrants?

Who is the Judge/Magistrate?

200

Peace officers can secure a residence under limited circumstances while obtaining a search warrant. T or F

True

200

What is a reasonable amount time to wait during a Knock and notice?

30 seconds~

200

2 types of evidence used to establish probable cause to search

Direct and circumstantial.

300

The burden is on who when it comes to proving illegality of a search?

Who is the defendant?

300

What happens if evidence is collected without following the legal procedures? 

The evidence won't be admissible in court. 

300

What is a Ruse Entry, and what do they need to use it?

Peace officers may use a false identity, a ruse or trick to obtain consent to

enter as long as they already have a judicially-authorized right to enter.

300

Who gives search warrants

A judge.

400

Searches & Seizures originates from which amendment?

What is the 4th?

400

What is the securing of premises based on?

The securing of premises is based on the belief that evidence may be destroyed or removed. 

400

A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.


Definition of Nexus

400

When does probable cause exist

When a crime occurred and the place to be searched has a fair probability of containing evidence.

500

What is the info that should be listed on a search warrant? (5 things)

1. Names who have sworn in

2. Descriptions - people

3. Descriptions - things/property

4. Magistrate signature

5. Date issued 

500

Exigency requires the belief that_____________.


Evidence will likely be destroyed or removed before obtaining a search warrant .

500
Knock and Notice Penal Code

Penal Code 1531

500

What is a reasonable inference?

Act of drawing a conclusion from a fact.

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