TEST 2 Flashcards
4th amendment history
in response to the English crowns use of general warrants
4th amendment applies to searches of…
people
places
things
what does the 4th amendment do
regulates actions of government officials
does not regulate private conduct
acts as restraint against the government
who is represented by the government
cops agents building inspectors firefighters anyone who gets paid by the government
who is NOT represented by the government
private citizens parents private investigator hotel maids private services
what is admissible in trial
evidence found in a private search
does the exclusionary rule apply to private searches
nope
explain US V Jarrect
FBI agent “cant tell you to find and get more info on someone, but if you do, we wont prosecute you for something else”
examples of private agencies
geek squad
private security
bounty hunters
off duty cops working private security
explain US V KATZ
started the reasonable expectation of privacy (REP)
what does the 4th amendment protect
PRIVACY not just places
PEOPLE
What is the Katz test for REP
Subjective, person must’ve had expectation of privacy
Objective, society is prepared to recognize as reasonable
NEED BOTH FOR 4A PROTECTION
When does a 4th amendment search take place
when a persons reasonable expectation of privacy is violated
what is property based trespass
takes place when the gov intrudes of a persons property for the intent of finding evidence
2 distinct parts of 4th amendment
- defines the right, requires everything must be reasonable
- warrants clause, must have PC and describe specially what is to be seized/ searched
When does a private search become a gov search
3 factors
does gov know of actors conduct
does actor plan on assisting gov
does gov encourage in private action
2 tests that supreme court has to determines if a search is within meaning
the jones analysis: physical intrusion to protected area
the katz analysis: reasonable expectation of privacy
3 types of ADHD
inattentive
hyper impulsive
combination of both
2 types of mood disorders
major depressive
bipolar
definition of mental illness
diagnosed/ undiagnosed illness
causes significant stress that’ll cause problems with thought, emotion and behavior
what is a mental health crisis
behavioral, emotional, or psych situation resulting in reduced levels in activities of daily living
results in replacements of people
definition of Deinstitutionalization
moved people from “state run” places to “fed” places in the 60s
Made # of beds go down and Crime up
4 indicators of intellectual disabilities
problem communicating
cant do simple tasks
baby like attitude
cant follow rules
2 stress related disorders
Acute stress disorder (ASD) less than month
PTSD longer than month
What should you look for when coming in contact with a psych call
self injury wounds
med bracelets
drugs
injury or damage to people or things
What should you do once the subject is secured
preserve evidence
interview witness
What is dementia
brain deterioration
loss of intelligent abilities
what is schizophrenia
change perception of reality
don’t engage in persons delusions
what is intellectual disability
neurodevelopmental disorder
not mental illness
2 or more behaviors that affect life
no cure
If the driver gives consent to search the car, can the officer also search a friend bag that it is the car?
No officer will also need consent to search the friends bag
Do hotels and motels have reasonable expectation of privacy REP
Yes but not in the hallways or common areas
Tents are also protected
Do containers have REP
Yes unless you can see through them
What do LE need search warrants for
blood saliva urine breathalyzer NOT FINGER PRINTS, HANDWRITING, VOICE SAMPLES
Definition of curtilage
the area in which intimate activity and the privacy’s of life take place
LE cannot take K9 on to porch to smell drugs but LE can attempt knock and talk
Definition of open field
any unoccupied or underdeveloped area outside of the curtilage
4 factors that determine what is curtilage
proximity of the area
whether are is within enclosure
use of the area
steps taken to protect area from people passing
Factors on if gov employee has REP at work
prior notice common practices openness special trust waived REP
Can gov employee supervisors search their area
yes but may only look for work related items and also if the sup has RS of work related misconduct that may or may not be criminal
Does mail have REP
only if it is first class or higher BUT not on the outside such as words on the package
2 factors of the lawfulness using sensory devices
sophistication of device
activity viewed from public or private space
What can you not use as an excuse to profile
National security
must have credible trustworthy info along with matched description
cannot use race along
difference between terry stop and terry frisk
STOP-reasonable suspicion of criminal activity
FRISK-reasonable suspicion of person being armed and dangerous
What can LE do during a terry stop
interview drug sniff observe non REP areas ID suspects SUSPECTS DO NOT NEED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
when do terry stops become a seizure
when the suspect believes they are not free to leave
3 types of police-citizen encounters
consensual encounter
terry stop
arrest
what is a consensual encounter
brief, voluntary encounter between LEO and individual where they feel like they can leave at anytime
factors that determine whether a contact is a seizure
time place language of LEO # of LEOs amount of force
What do you need to have “reasonable suspicion”
totality of the circumstance (training, experience)
specific articulable facts
more than a mere hunch
What are investigative techniques
LEOs personal observation
info provided by other LEOs
3rd party
confidential informants
2 requirements for a terry frisk
must be lawful
LEO must reasonably suspect that the person is armed and dangerous
What is the scope of permissible frisk
check outside the clothing for anything that could be a weapon
anything in the suspects immediate control including containers
2 requirements to seize evidence lawfully
must be lawful
immediately recognize without manipulation
When can a LEO frisk the vehicle
when the LEO has reasonable suspicion that the driver or passengers is dangerous and may gain immediate control of a weapon
what is a pretextual traffic stop
when the LEO uses legal justification( traffic violation) to stop car in order to investigate a more serious crime
what do you need probable cause for
to make an arrest
how do you get probable cause
totality of the circumstance direct observations another LEO training, experience drug sniffing 3rd party informant
what does the 4th amendment address
government
not private action
when does the 4th amendment apply
when a private citizen acts as an instrument of the gov
explain the Katz situation
police infringe of someone’s REP to try to find info
explain Jones situation
police trespass to find info
Do people have REP in open fields outside of they’re curtilage
nope
non REP examples
Public vantage point- looking where a normal person could
Aerial surveillance- no REP from the air regardless of efforts of privacy
actions to take when you have reasonable suspicion
seizure
terry stop
terry frisk
what is a seizure (person)
intentionally stopping someone
what is a terry stop (person)
RS that criminal activity is happening and the suspect is involved
what is a terry frisk (person)
RS that suspect is armed and dangerous
not looking for contraband unless immediately apparent without manipulation
When can you use race to justify a stop
only when matching a specific suspect description
when does probable cause exist to the extent that an arrest or search is justified
when you have the facts not mere conclusions and the totality of the circumstances