Fourth Amendment Flashcard

Front

What is the status of a person's reasonable expectation of privacy in their vehicle?

Back

Partial expectation of privacy

Front

According to the presentation, which of these is considered a public record? Personal diary, Private emails, Marriage license, Confidential medical records

Back

Marriage license

Front

In the case of California vs Greenwood, what was determined about garbage left at the curb?

Back

It is not protected by the 4th Amendment.

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Which of the following best describes the reasonable expectation of privacy in abandoned property? Options: Full protection under the 4th Amendment, Partial protection under the 4th Amendment, No protection under the 4th Amendment, Protection depends on the type of property

Back

No protection under the 4th Amendment

Front

In the context of executing a search warrant, what is the "knock and announce" rule?

Back

Police must announce their presence and wait before entering.

Front

What is the primary reason for allowing vehicle searches without a warrant?

Back

Vehicles are mobile and evidence could be easily moved or destroyed

Front

What is the primary purpose of the Fourth Amendment?

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To protect against unreasonable searches and seizures

Front

What must police do before entering a premises?

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Police must announce their presence and wait before entering.

Front

What does the plain view doctrine allow officers to do?

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It allows officers to seize any visible evidence without restrictions.

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What does the exclusionary rule prevent?

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It prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court.