[CJ] Chapter 6: Search and Seizure (Bolded)

Question 1

Search Warrant

Answer 1

A legal document, issued by a judge, that authorized a police officer to search a particular place or person.

Question 2

Probable Cause

Answer 2

This term is the legal standard for what a police officer needs to prove to acquire a search warrant. It is a tricky term to define, but it essentially means that the police officer has enough evidence to reasonably believe that the person they are requesting a warrant for has committed or is in the process of committing a crime. This has to be more than a hunch, or a suspicion.

Question 3

Totality of the Circumstances

Answer 3

Consideration of ALL of the factors at play in a case.

Question 4

Search Incident to a Lawful Arrest (SILA)

Answer 4

In exception to the search warrant requirement where a police officer may search the person and areas they might reach to during a lawful arrest.

Question 5

Plain View

Answer 5

An exception to the search warrant requirement where a police officer who is legally allowed on the premise may seize illegal contraband if it is in plain view.

Question 6

Consent

Answer 6

An exception to the search warrant requirement where a police officer searches in area after its owner gives them consent too.

Question 7

Hot Pursuit

Answer 7

An exception to the search warrant requirement where a police officer may enter a private dwelling or building if they are in hot pursuit of a fleeting suspect.

Question 8

Emergency

Answer 8

And exception to the search warrant requirement where police officer Where police officer may enter private dwelling or building in case of a serious emergency. This exception cannot be motivated by an intent to search and seize evidence.

Question 9

Exclusionary Rule

Answer 9

A doctrine in criminal court that allows for evidence that was obtained illegally to be suppressed.