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According to the text, what did the United States Supreme Court reaffirm in the case of Thompson v. Louisiana?
According to the text, what did the United States Supreme Court reaffirm in the case of Thompson v. Louisiana?
- There is no 'murder scene' exception to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement. (correct)
- The police can conduct a warrantless search of a major crime scene.
- The police need consent to conduct a search of a major crime scene.
- There is a 'murder scene' exception to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement.
Who admitted the police into the house where the major crime scene was located?
Who admitted the police into the house where the major crime scene was located?
- The investigators
- The daughter (correct)
- The defendant
- The husband
What did the investigators do during the general exploratory search of the house?
What did the investigators do during the general exploratory search of the house?
- They searched only the room where the defendant and the murder victim were located.
- They obtained a search warrant before conducting the search.
- They conducted the search with the consent of the defendant.
- They found three items of evidence related to the homicide. (correct)
Which of the following is true about the Fourth Amendment and searches?
Which of the following is true about the Fourth Amendment and searches?
When can officers seize items in plain view?
When can officers seize items in plain view?
In what situations should officers obtain a search warrant to search a premises?
In what situations should officers obtain a search warrant to search a premises?
According to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Thompson, a warrantless search and seizure conducted at the defendant's home violated which Amendments?
According to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Thompson, a warrantless search and seizure conducted at the defendant's home violated which Amendments?
What did the U.S. Supreme Court conclude about the intrusion of privacy rights in the Thompson case?
What did the U.S. Supreme Court conclude about the intrusion of privacy rights in the Thompson case?
According to the text, which principle applies to any location where there is a recognizable expectation of privacy?
According to the text, which principle applies to any location where there is a recognizable expectation of privacy?
When can officers conduct a more extensive search without a warrant?
When can officers conduct a more extensive search without a warrant?
