35. The police surveillance team visually detect trash bags being left at the side of the road for the trashmen to pick up.
The police take the garbage and find large amounts of chemicals used for growing marijuana and marijuana as well. The
action is:
Deemed illegal because this is an invasion of privacy based on the Fourth Amendment.
Deemed illegal because the expectation of privacy extends to one’s belongings even when they are not in the
immediate area.
Deemed legal based on the California v. Greenwood decision and upheld by the Supreme Court.
Deemed legal because police have the right to go through garbage whenever and whenever it is detected.
CASE 8.2
Jackson Joseph, age 18, and his cousin Noah, age 20, are standing near a convenient store in downtown Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. Officer Brooklyn, a twenty-two-year veteran notices the pair loitering around the store and avoiding
eye contact with anybody entering and exiting the store. After witnessing these actions for nearly forty-five
minutes, Officer Brooklyn moves in to questions the suspects. Answer the following questions based on the scenario
above.
36. A pat down search of the outer garments of clothing of both gentlemen:
Violates the Fourth Amendment since there is no probable cause.
Is allowed because of the ruling determined in the Terry v. Ohio case.
Is illegal because the suspects are under the age of 21.
Is allowed because both men lose their right to privacy since they are in a public place.
Warrantless Searches and Arrests
ITCJ.SIWO.16.8.7 – Discuss several types of warrantless searches and arrests.
37. If Officer Brooklyn finds weapons on both men and arrests them, she must next: A. Transport them to central booking.
Transport them to central booking.
Read them their Miranda Rights.
Question them about their presence in the area.
Notify their parents or guardians because of their ages.
ITCJ.SIWO.16.8.8 – Explain the Miranda v. Arizona decision.
38. If Officer Brooklyn, after arresting the suspects, searches the vehicle of the suspects this:
Is allowed because the search was incident to an arrest.
Is illegal based on the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.
Is permissible because of probable cause requirements.
Is illegal based on the ruling in Weeks v. United States.
Search and Seizure
CASE 8.1
ITCJ.SIWO.16.8.2 – Define search and arrest.