New Jersey v. TLO Case Study Quiz

What prompted the school administration to search T's purse?

• T was found with a large sum of money.

• T admitted to smoking in the bathroom.

• T's classmate accused her of dealing drugs.

• T denied smoking, leading to a search.

What was the court's decision regarding the search of T's purse?

• The search was justified under the Fourth Amendment.

• The search was unnecessary.

• The search violated the Fourth Amendment.

• The search required a warrant.

Which principle did the court use to justify the search of T's belongings?

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Reasonable suspicion

• Preponderance of evidence

• Probable cause

What was Justice Brennan's main concern in his partial dissent?

• The school environment was not considered.

• Reasonable suspicion should not replace probable cause.

• The search was too invasive.

• The search was not conducted by law enforcement.

How have technological advancements complicated the decision of New Jersey v. TLO?

• Schools no longer need reasonable suspicion.

• Students have more privacy rights than before.

• Cell phones and e-cigarettes are often searched.

• Schools now have less authority to search students.