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Purpose
search and Seizure
Search Warrant
Probable Cause
Illegal Searches
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Why do we have the fourth amendment?
We have the fourth amendment to protect us from search and seizure.
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Define Search and seizure.
When an officer suspects a crime and they take evidence from someone's premises.
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What is a search warrant?
It is a legal document permitting the search of ones home/ residence.
100
Define probable cause.
A reason to suspect a crime.
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Whats an illegal search?
A search that is illegal.
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What are some things it protects us from?
search and seizure, illegal searches, etc.
200
when is it illegal?
When there is no search warrant.
200
Who usually authorizes a search warrant?
Usually a court, or other legal official.
200
What does this help an officer do?
Get a search warrant.
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what is one way a search could be illegal?(second bullet in the illegal searches section of the PP)
If there is no knowledge of the search.
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What is the main reason the founding fathers included this?
So we don't have to deal with officers taking evidence from our home without a warrant.
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When is it legal?
When there is a warrant.
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What is one thing you have to have to get a search warrant?
A reason to suspect a crime being done!
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Without this, what will an officer have a hard time doing?
Obtaining a search warrant.
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what is another reason a search could be considered illegal?( its the third bullet of the illegal search section of the PP)
I the officer is breaking and entering.