The Criminal Justice Process and Fourth Amendment
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What happens when a crime is committed?

The criminal justice process is initiated to investigate and determine if a crime occurred.

What is required for the government to search a person's property according to the Fourth Amendment?

  • Any reason
  • Public consent
  • No reason needed
  • Probable cause and a warrant (correct)
  • An arrest can occur without a warrant if probable cause exists.

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    An arrest warrant is a _________ commanding that a person be taken into custody.

    <p>court order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of probable cause?

    <p>A person matching the description of a wanted individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is reasonable suspicion?

    <p>A belief based on less evidence than probable cause that a person is involved in criminal activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Fourth Amendment prohibits all searches.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a reasonable expectation of privacy?

    <p>Expectation recognized by society as reasonable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Exclusionary Rule?

    <p>A legal principle that excludes evidence obtained illegally from being used in trial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can police legally conduct a search without a warrant?

    <p>With consent of the property owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A search incident to a lawful arrest is considered _______.

    <p>reasonable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Fourth Amendment

    • Protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures.
    • Requires probable cause and a warrant specifically describing what is to be searched or seized.

    Simplified Understanding

    • Government needs a solid reason (probable cause) and permission from a judge to conduct searches.
    • Arrests require either an arrest warrant or probable cause.

    Investigation Process

    • A systematic examination to gather evidence regarding a crime.
    • Helps establish whether a suspect is innocent or guilty by analyzing events and actions related to the crime.

    Arrests

    • An arrest is when a suspect is taken into custody, viewed legally as a seizure under the Fourth Amendment.
    • An arrest requires reasonable grounds, either through a warrant or probable cause.

    Arrest Warrant

    • A legal document issued by a judge directing law enforcement to detain a specified individual.
    • Obtained through a complaint provided to the judge to demonstrate that a crime has been committed.

    Probable Cause (PC)

    • Needed for public arrests but not always a warrant.
    • Defined as a reasonable belief that a specific individual has committed a crime based on observed behavior.

    Reasonable Suspicion

    • Less stringent than probable cause; allows officers to stop and question individuals deemed suspicious.
    • Must be based on specific evidence suggesting the individual might be engaged in criminal activity.

    Search Rights under the Fourth Amendment

    • Citizens are protected from unreasonable searches; not all searches are prohibited.
    • Determining factors for a search include a reasonable expectation of privacy or unlawful entry (trespass).

    Reasonable Expectation of Privacy

    • Evaluates if an individual had a privacy expectation deemed reasonable by societal standards.
    • Context matters; for example, leaving trash at the curb can affect privacy expectations.

    Exclusionary Rule

    • Court's determination of the legality of evidence found during a search.
    • Illegally obtained evidence cannot be used against a defendant in court, but prosecution can still occur.

    Conducting Searches without a Warrant

    • Certain circumstances allow searches without a warrant, such as owner consent.
    • Consent must be voluntary and not coerced, allowing police to conduct searches legally.

    Search Incident to Lawful Arrest

    • Searches conducted while arresting an individual are deemed reasonable.
    • This allows police to search belongings or immediate surroundings for safety or evidence.

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    Explore the impact of the Fourth Amendment on the criminal justice process. This quiz dives into the rights of individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures and examines the importance of probable cause. Test your knowledge of how these legal principles shape law enforcement practices.

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