Search And Seizure Flashcards
Search and Seizure
T/F Fresh Pursuit - occurs when there is probable cause to believe who is wanted for a serious felony is inside a home or other private place and is about to flee
T
Search and seizure
T/F. Hot pursuit- A sub-category of “exigent circumstances” allowing entry into a structure when there is probable cause to believe a dangerous person has committed a serious felony. The suspect is fleeing from law enforcement and the officer has direct knowledge of the suspect’s location.
T
Search and seizure
3 aspects of an investigative emergency search. Remember this is a warrantless search which requires probable cause to…
- Prevent the destruction of evidence for a serious felony offense.
- effect a warrantless arrest of a violent or dangerous suspect who officers have probable cause to believe committed a serious felony or violent offense and may escape if not immediately apprehended,
- …..
A) Hot pursuit
B) Fresh pursuit
C) Exigent Circumstances
D) both A and B
D
Search and Seizure
Can an item of contraband in Open View be seized?
No.
Search and Seizure
Plain view requires a legal reason for an officer to be in a place, an item of contraband to be clearly identifiable as contraband and the seizure (should/ must) be made without substantial additional intrusion.
Must
Search and seizure
- exceptions to the 4th Amendment
- Open View
- Person has no standing
- Trash searches outside curtilage
- Abandoned Property
- ….
- Searches by private citizens not acting as government agent
A. Detention Facilities
B. Airports
C. Vehicle exceptions
A
Search and Seizure
T/F Welfare checks are interactions justified under the community caretaking act
T
Search and Seizure
If during a welfare check, facts are revealed that indicate a crime has been committed an officer (may/may not) transition to a criminal investigation
May
Search and Seizure
Before making entry into a structure for community caretaking officers (must/should) notify a supervisor before using a lock smith or lock picking device.
Must.
Search and Seizure
If entry is to be made into a structure for a welfare check, the area supervisor (will/should) respond to the scene if feasible
Will
Search and Seizure
If officers damage property while forcing entry into a structure for a welfare check they must complete an Officer’s report (and/or) photograph the damage
AND
Search and Seizure
Investigative detentions allow for an officer to obtain IDENTITY and (PURPOSE; RESIDENCE)
PURPOSE
Search and Seizure
T/F. During an investigative detention, officers May ask for a person’s name, DOB and or SSN to ascertain their identity.
T
Search and Seizure; Traffic Stops
If a driver refuses to provide requested documents, they will be considered to be obstructive and a supervisor will be notified and respond to determine (how to proceed/the driver’s intent)
Determine how to proceed
Search and Seizure; types of seizures
When a firearm is impounded for safekeeping it could take in excess of (30/45) days to be returned.
30
Search and Seizure; types of searches
During consent searches. The person giving consent (must/should) be told what is being searched for.
Must.