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about the 4th amendment
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100

if a cop doesn't have a warrant is he allowed to search.

No because he doesnt have a consent to search the place.

100

What are searches and seizures?

protects people unreasonable searches and seizures by the government 

100

Can a cop search you

Yes 

100

can a cop search your house without a warrant 

No

100

can the school search your locker

you have no rights at school and your on school property 

200

if a cop found an item that wasn't obtained legal can they use it as evidence.

No because they wasnt looking for that item they were looking for something else

200

how does plain view work ?

you have a right where to be where your at

200

do you always need consent to search

sometimes but not all the time because if the item was in plain view and you see it.


200

can a cops arrest you without probable cause

No

200

what burden of proof does a school have to meet to search your locker

reasonable suspicion 

300

if a cop sees an item in plain view can they use it as evidence in court.

Yes if they have right to be were there at

300

what is a reasonable suspicion?

officers believes there's suspicion activity going on

300

do you need a search warrant 

sometimes if you are looking for a illegal item in a private property house

300

does the 4th amendment protects you?

yes

300

how does a search warrant work

a search warrant is issued by a magistrate giving him the right to search or seize property 

400

if a cop breaks into the house without warrant would he be punish.

yes because he had no search warrant there's no need to break into the house and breaking the rules

400

what is probable cause?

making a search or pressing charges 

400

can your house be searched without consent,probable cause or a search warrant 

No because they dont have a warrant to search my house.

400

how does the 4th amendment works?

it keeps you safe and having privacy

400

what are the needs for a search warrant 

probably cause and with sufficient facts,and a specific item is to be described to see if its reasonable 

500

if a cop has a search warrant do you have to let him them in your property 

yes because they have a search they are looking for a illegal item you might hide.

500

who made the 4th amendment?

James Madison and was ratified in the 1991 December 15th 

500

do you have permission the judge gives cops consent to search any property

yes because if they are looking for something they are giving you consent to search

500

can officers search a place a person privacy property without likely has a crime

sometimes if they see a suspicion act 

500

how does an officer get a search warrant 

police request a search warrant from a magistrates and has to get approved