Questions and Answers
What was Greenwood suspected of?
Dealing drugs from his home
What did the police not have enough evidence to request?
A warrant to search his home
Where did the police search Greenwood's garbage?
Out on the street (curb)
What did the police discover from searching Greenwood's garbage?
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What were the police able to obtain after discovering evidence?
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Did the warrant-less search and seizure of Greenwood's garbage violate the 4th Amendment?
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What did the U.S. Supreme Court hold regarding garbage placed outside?
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Study Notes
Case Overview
- Greenwood was suspected of drug dealing from his residence.
- Police lacked sufficient evidence to obtain a search warrant for his home.
Police Actions
- Officers conducted a search of Greenwood's garbage placed on the curb.
- This search revealed incriminating evidence.
Legal Proceedings
- Following the discovery of evidence in the garbage, police obtained a warrant.
- Greenwood was subsequently arrested based on the evidence found.
Constitutional Questions
- The case raised the issue of whether the warrantless search of Greenwood's garbage violated the Fourth Amendment.
- The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Supreme Court Ruling
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that garbage left on the street is considered public property.
- As a result, such garbage is not protected under the Fourth Amendment, legitimizing the police search.
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Description
This quiz explores the significant Supreme Court case of Greenwood v. California, focusing on warrantless searches of garbage. Participants will analyze the constitutional questions relating to the Fourth Amendment and the implications of the ruling on privacy rights. Test your understanding of the legal principles that govern searches and seizures.
