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According to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Lange v. California, when can police officers enter the home of a fleeing misdemeanor suspect without a warrant?
According to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Lange v. California, when can police officers enter the home of a fleeing misdemeanor suspect without a warrant?
- When the suspect is considered dangerous (correct)
- When the suspect is believed to have committed a felony
- When the suspect is a repeat offender
- When the suspect is attempting to destroy evidence
What did the U.S. Supreme Court reject in the Lange v. California case?
What did the U.S. Supreme Court reject in the Lange v. California case?
- The requirement of a warrant for felony cases
- The use of the 'hot pursuit' exception for misdemeanors (correct)
- The historical evidence regarding the Fourth Amendment
- The use of force during warrantless entries
According to the Legal Bulletin, why did the California Department of Justice argue against categorically applying a 'hot pursuit' exception to the warrant requirement in the misdemeanor context?
According to the Legal Bulletin, why did the California Department of Justice argue against categorically applying a 'hot pursuit' exception to the warrant requirement in the misdemeanor context?
- It would be contrary to historical evidence
- It would set a dangerous precedent for felony cases
- It would increase intrusions on legitimate privacy interests (correct)
- It would violate the Fourth Amendment
When can police officers act without waiting to obtain a warrant?
When can police officers act without waiting to obtain a warrant?
What qualifies as an exigent circumstance justifying a warrantless entry into a home?
What qualifies as an exigent circumstance justifying a warrantless entry into a home?
What are some recognized exceptions to the general requirement of obtaining a search warrant before entering or searching a home?
What are some recognized exceptions to the general requirement of obtaining a search warrant before entering or searching a home?
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