Search and seizure

Search and Seizure, Arrest and Interrogation Ashley Acea CJE 3110 Professor Toth April 6, 2015 Introduction I will be taking you the reader through the crucial aspects of the criminal justice process; searches and seizures, arrest and interrogation. I will begin by discussing how the Fourth Amendment entails the citizens right against unreasonable searches and seizures, as well as how it is a critical aspect to policing, since it structures how police are to investigate a crime and

Search and Seizure Lesson Plan Teacher: Miradije Rashiti Grade Level: 11th Grade Subject Area: U.S. Civics Content Focus: Fourth Amendment Relevant State and National Content Standards/Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.3 Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented

Unreasonable Search and Seizures Strip searches is a practice of removing one’s clothing in an attempt to find contraband the person strip searched may possess. This practice serves as a method used on individuals in the process of being sent to a correctional facility in an attempt to ensure contraband does not make it’s way inside the facility. According to the fourth amendment, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and

crime, and the act of taking possession of this property,” also known as conducting a search and seizure. It is a necessary exercise in the ongoing pursuit of criminals. Search and seizures are used to produce evidence for the prosecution of alleged criminals. Protecting citizens from arbitrary searches, the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution is our right to limit and deny any unreasonable search and seizure. More often than not, police officers tend to take advantage of their authority by the

unreasonable searches and seizures. The Court held that a seizure unrelated to the reason for the stop is lawful only so long as it does not measurably extend the stop’s duration. Majority Opinion: (Delivered by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg) The Court held that the use of the K-9 unit, after the completion of a lawful traffic stop, exceeded the time reasonably required to handle the matter and violated the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures. Because the mission

Search and Seizure The purpose for the Fourth Amendment is to protect people from intrusion of the government in areas where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. It prohibits searches and seizures unless they are conducted with probable cause and under reasonable circumstances. “The Fourth Amendment only protects against searches and seizures conducted by the government or pursuant to governmental direction. Surveillance and investigatory actions taken by strictly private persons, such

Search & Seizure A police officer is dispatched to a call in his jurisdiction for a noise complaint. The police officer arrives hearing very loud music coming from the residence which violates a noise ordinance. The police officer knocks on the front door with no answer so he proceeds to the back door to knock when he observes what appears to be marijuana plants based on his training and experience. The police officer can seize the marijuana plants based on the Plain View Doctrine.

Search and Seizure When it comes to Search and Seizure, allot of people think that law enforcement should not be allowed to search or seize property. I have heard many arguments against this subject, people stating that law enforcement officers go too far or have no right to search someone’s property such as their vehicle. Probable cause is more than a reasonable suspicion it requires that a combination of facts makes it more likely than not that items sought are where police believe them to

interpretations throughout the years. The forth amendment of the constitution is one of the most debated amendments. This is the amendment that covers the area of search and seizure as well as privacy. The fourth amendment states, "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to

the complications that can result from those in the fire service disregarding laws and procedures; the most far-reaching are those resulting from search and seizure issues. The issue of search and seizure is more than a simple legal problem, for it is directly related to a deeply held constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Additionally, the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was enacted with the purpose of protecting citizens from the Government infringing