Search and Seizure Flashcards
1
Q
The 4th Amendment does not apply to the following: (NOADAPT)
A
- OPEN VIEW
- Person has no reasonable expectation of privacy (NO STANDING)
- TRASH searches outside the curtilage
- DETENTION facilities
- ABANDONED property
- Search by a PRIVATE CITIZEN not acting as an agent of the government
- Searches at AIRPORTS in secured areas for weapons
2
Q
Search Warrant exceptions: (SPICEV)
A
- Search of a person incident to a lawful arrest
- Inventory
- Consent
- Plain view
- Exigent circumstances to include hot pursuit
- Vehicle search warrant exceptions
3
Q
What are the 3 reasons we enter a structure for exigent circumstances?
A
1) prevent the destruction of evidence of a serious felony offense
2) effect a warrantless arrest of a violent or dangerous suspect who officers have PC to believe committed a serious felony or violent offense and may escape if not immediately apprehended
3) preserve life or render aid
