CPOLS Flashcards
This flashcard deck was created using Flashcardlet's card creator
What does the Fourth Amendment state about warrantless searches?
Illegal
What are the four warrantless search exceptions?
Incidental to Arrest
Consent
Probable Cause (Vehicles Only)
Exigent Circumstances
Where may we search and what are we searching for during a search incidental to arrest?
Grabbing distance, wingspan, lunging distance, AKA area of arrestee’s immediate control.
Evidence, weapons and contraband.
What is the scope of a protective sweep?
Areas a person could be found.
List four exigent circumstances categories covered under the warrantless entry exception.
Protection of Life
Protection of Property
Protection of Evidence
Prevent imminent escape of Suspect
List the four requirements of a warrantless DUI entry.
Reasonable belief driver is intoxicated.
DUI is an element of the crime.
Driver is at the location.
Brief time interval between crime and arrest.
