Crim Pro Flashcards
1
Q
Search
A
Search
- Actual, subjective expectation of privacy; and
- Expectation of privacy was objectively reasonable
Katz
2
Q
Stop
A
- If TOC leads a reasonable person to believe they weren’t free to go
- Cops don’t need to inform D they are free to go
Mendenhall
3
Q
Encounters/Justifications
A
- Consensual/None
- Investigatory/RS
- Arrest/PC
4
Q
RS
A
- Less than PC
- More than hunch
- Specific facts in TOC warrants intrusion
5
Q
Weapon Frisk
A
- Can search people/car if RS of weapon
- Limited to find weapon
- RS must first exist for original stop
- Can seize other contraband if immediately apprent
Terry
6
Q
Checkpoint Requirements
A
- Cars are stopped randomly
- Legitimate purpose
- Limited stops
- May require notice before checkpoint occurs
7
Q
Warrant Requirements
A
- PC - normally testimony under oath
- With particularity
- Neutral magistrate signs off
8
Q
Warrant Particularity
A
- Items: Reasonable specific at that time
- Locations: specific enough to identify w/ reasonable effort
- Digital items: Must be as descriptive as possible
9
Q
Probable Cause
A
- More than suspicion, less than required for conviction
- TOC known by cops to reasonably suspect offense
- May use inferences from training/experience
- PC can be established w/collective police knowledge
Brinegar
10
Q
Anticipatory Warrants
A
- PC of evidence present if triggering event occurs
- PC of the triggering event occurring
- Accurate but innocent details add very little to PC
11
Q
Reliability of Informant for PC
A
A/S: 2 prong review of affidavit
* How did informant know info
* How reliable is informant/info
Gates
* TOC
* A/S factors remain highly relevant
12
Q
Informant Reliability Test
A
- Prior information given to police previously
- Citizen informant
- Statement against interest
- Independent investigation/corroboration
Utterback
13
Q
Warrantless Search Requirements
A
- Prosecution has BoP to show valid PC
- Prosecution must show valid EC
Walker
14
Q
Police Created EC
A
- Reasonably foreseeable that police conduct would lead to EC; or
- Police acted in bad faith
Walker
15
Q
No Knock Raids
A
- EC must include specified danger
- If EC known in advance, get no-knock warrant