4th Amendment Search and Seizure Protections

The video explains the constitutional protection against unlawful search and seizure, emphasizing the need for probable cause and a search warrant issued by a judicial officer. It highlights the limits of search warrants and the exclusion of evidence if these limits are exceeded. The video also covers the constitutional protections for businesses, noting that regulations and government funding can affect privacy expectations. Overall, the 4th Amendment protects both individuals and businesses from government intrusion without probable cause.

What is required for the government to intrude into someone's private space?

• A neighbor's complaint

• A public announcement

• A police officer's decision

• A search warrant

Who generally issues a search warrant?

• A police officer

• A private investigator

• A judicial officer or magistrate judge

• A government official

What happens if officers exceed the limits of a search warrant?

• The search is automatically valid

• The evidence is excluded from trial

• The accused is immediately convicted

• The evidence is strengthened

How can agency regulations affect a business's expectation of privacy?

• They make privacy absolute

• They can reduce privacy expectations

• They have no effect on privacy

• They can increase privacy expectations

What does the 4th Amendment protect against?

• Any form of taxation

• Public protests

• All forms of government regulation

• Unlawful search and seizure without probable cause