Arrest, Search and Seizure - Category Flashcards
Three classifications of interactions between peace officers and persons:
- Consensual Encounters.
- Investigatory Stops/Detentions
- Arrests
U.S. v. Mendenhall - how did the respondent consent?
Voluntary search of her person
How many elements will be used by courts to determine whether an arrest has occurred?
Four elements:
- intent
- authority
- actual seizure
- understanding
Constitutional Amendment protecting life, liberty, property without due process
The Fifth Amendment
“… nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…”
When in relations to being interrogated must someone be advised on their rights?
Prior to interrogation
What was the outcome of the Miranda v. AZ?
The Miranda Rights
When someone wants to remain silent, what must happen?
The interrogation must cease.
What case provided for the 14-day break in Miranda custody ?
Maryland v. Shatzer
Hint: Mary said: “shhhh for 14 days”
What court case deals with consensual, voluntary nature of confessions?
Creager v. State
Hint: Creager was full of Crap
What type of offense can PO arrest for without a warrant, if the offense had been committed in his presence and view?
Any. Art. 14.01. OFFENSE WITHIN VIEW (b) A peace officer may arrest an offender without a warrant for any offense committed in his presence or within his view.
What will PO do if the violation of protective order happened in the presence of the officer?
SHALL arrest. Art. 14.03. AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICERS.
(b) A peace officer SHALL arrest, without a warrant, a person the peace officer has probable cause to believe has committed an offense under PC Sec. 25.07 (protective order)… if committed in the presence of the peace officer.
What will PO do if the violation of protective order did NOT happened in the presence of the officer?
MAY arrest. Art. 14.03. AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICERS. (a) Any peace officer MAY arrest, without warrant: violation protective order NOT in PO’s presence.
What are the options for PI?
Art. 14.031. PUBLIC INTOXICATION. In lieu of arresting, if the individual NOT a child… PO may:
- release if… detention is unnecessary for the protection of the individual or others; and
- the individual: is released to the care of an adult who assumes responsibility; or
- verbally consents to voluntary treatment for chemical dependency… and if accepted (can’t accept if belligerent).
What can PO based on _____ of a credible person that a felony has been committed, and that the offender is about to escape, so that there is no time to procure a warrant, such peace officer may, without warrant, pursue and arrest the accused.
Representation
Art. 14.04. WHEN FELONY HAS BEEN COMMITTED.
Court case that dealt with an imminent escape issue?
Frye v. State
PO need only show that he reasonably believed escape was imminent and no time to procure a warrant.
Hint: Flying Frye, Fleeing
For voluntary consent, must you tell them they can refuse?
No
Schlecloth v. Bustamonte
You do not need to tell him that he has the right to not consent.
Case law - absent exigency, PO may not make a warrantless entry for a routine felony arrest.
Payton v. New York
absent exigent circumstances, a PO may not make a warrantless entry into a suspect’s home to make a routine felony arrest.
Case law - establishes exigency for enter to break a violent fight
Brigham City, Utah v. Stuart
exigent circumstances such as breaking up a violent fight permit warrantless entry into dwelling without a warrant.
Case law - POs Can not create exigency
Kentucky v. King
PO cannot create the exigency by engaging or threatening to engage in conduct that violates the Fourth Amendment.
Two main elements of the 4th amendment are…
- 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 be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Requisites of a warrant
Art. 15.02. REQUISITES OF WARRANTS
- “The State of Texas”
- person… or some reasonably definite description
- offense
- signed by the magistrate
Requisites of complaint
CLARIFY Art. 15.04. COMPLAINT. The affidavit made before the magistrate or district or county attorney is called a “complaint” if it charges the commission of an offense.
What means are permitted to affect an arrest with a warrant?
All reasonable means
Art. 15.24. WHAT FORCE MAY BE USED In making an arrest, all reasonable means are permitted to be used to effect it. No greater force, however, shall be resorted to than is necessary to secure the arrest and detention of the accused.
Meaning of capias
- a writ
- after commitment/bail
- before trial
- command to arrest the accused
Art. 23.01. DEFINITION OF A “CAPIAS”. In this chapter, a “capias” is a writ that is: (1) issued by a judge of the court having jurisdiction of a case after commitment or bail and before trial, or by a clerk at the direction of the judge; and (2) directed “To any peace officer of the State of Texas”, commanding the officer to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring the arrested person before that court immediately or on a day or at a term stated in the writ.
When PO can break down a door to make an arrest?
In case of felony.
Art. 15.25. MAY BREAK DOOR In case of felony, the officer may break down the door of any house for the purpose of making an arrest, if he be refused admittance after giving notice of his authority and purpose.
What is a hunch or feeling of intuition?
Mere suspicion
Definition of PC
There are two - PC to search and PC to arrest
PC to search (why certain items are at a certain place on a certain person)
PC to arrest (EEO of the offense; an offense has been or is being committed [by the person to be arrested])
Court case - subjective good faith of PC alone is not enough.
Beck v. Ohio
Hint: Oh, Beck had no faith
The probable cause test, then, is an objective one meaning that, for there to be probable cause, the facts must be such as would warrant a belief by a reasonable man.” “If subjective good faith alone (of probable cause) were the test, the protection of the Fourth Amendment would evaporate, and the people would be ‘secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects’ only in the discretion of the police.”
Can a high crime along can be PC for a stop?
No
But, reasonable suspicion, the actions of person(s), and the totality of circumstances may lead to the 3rd step of probable cause)
Is there a time of day / night requirement?
Not a requirement but can be a contributing factor if more than just a condition and rather another circumstance.
If you find a sharpened screwdriver, it can be considered…
tool of a crime
We arrest if we have PC. Who is the ultimate authority to determine if there was enough PC?
The courts
When court are deciding if there was enough PC, what do they look at?
totality of circumstances
Must info be known prior to search / seizure to justify it?
Only that information known to the officer at the moment
Court case - PC is factual and practical, not legal technicality
Illinois v. Gates
Hint: Gates into his perspective; in fact, Gates was ill, I Guess it’s good enough, for a regular person
Reasonable suspicion definition
sufficient articulable facts and circumstances, and reasonable inferences drawn from those facts, which would lead a reasonable officer to conclude that criminal activity is afoot.
Temporary detention definition
holding a person for a limited time, but who, as yet, is not answerable to a criminal offense