Themis Essay 925

Question 1

The Fourth Amendment protects against

Answer 1

unreasonable searches and seizures by government actors.

Question 2

A search occurs when

Answer 2

government conduct violates a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Question 3

Under the exclusionary rule, evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment may not be

Answer 3

introduced at trial to prove guilt.

Question 4

The general warrant requirement is applicable to homes, but is not applicable if

Answer 4

voluntary consent is given, even if by an occupant other than the defendant.

Question 5

A criminal defendant can appeal a final verdict or decision from the circuit court to

Answer 5

the Virginia Court of Appeals as of right.

Question 6

To perfect an appeal from the Circuit Court to the Virginia Court of Appeals,

Answer 6

a Notice of Appeal must be filed with the Circuit Court within 30 days of the order being entered, and a copy of the Notice must be sent to the Court of Appeals’ clerk’s office.