Chapter 11 Search

Question 1

Can school administrators conduct searches?

Answer 1

yes if not directed by PO, they can search on reasonable suspicion

Question 2

Does looking at the bottom of someone’s shoes constitute a search?

Answer 2

no. no expectation of privacy

Question 3

Can you search a probationer just on reasonable suspicion?

Answer 3

only with a probation officer there

prob officers only need reasonable suspicion (still need warrant on reasonable suspicion for phone or home)

*Parolee can search homes with reasonable suspicion

Question 4

Is a hotel room considered a dwelling?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

Is a mailbox considering part of curtilage?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

Are common areas of buildings part of curtilage?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

Is a driveway or walkway curtilage?

Answer 7

no if visitors would normally use it

Question 8

Do you need a warrant for pole cameras?

Answer 8

if it is extensive it becomes a search so yes

Question 9

Do you need a warrant to search businesses?

Answer 9

yes for the private business area, not the public

Question 10

If “abandoned property” is in a place under a suspect’s control , do police have a right to it?

Answer 10

no - warrant bc it is in the property of another