FDLE Arrest and Search Procedures 3

Question 1

Which Florida statute governs the general authority of law enforcement officers to arrest without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

F.S. §901.15

Answer

F.S. §776.012

Answer

F.S. §856.021

Answer

F.S. §812.014

Question 2

During a lawful traffic stop, an officer detects the odor of marijuana from inside the vehicle. Under Florida law, what does this provide?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause to search the entire vehicle

Answer

Reasonable suspicion to detain the occupants only

Answer

Authority to arrest all occupants immediately

Answer

Grounds to request a K-9 unit only

Question 3

A consent search is being conducted and the person suddenly says 'stop, I want you to stop searching.' What must the officer do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately cease the search upon withdrawal of consent

Answer

Continue if probable cause has been developed during the search

Answer

Continue for a reasonable period to conclude the search already underway

Answer

Detain the person and apply for a search warrant

Question 4

What is the primary constitutional basis for requiring a warrant before searching a person's home?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Answer

First Amendment protection of private beliefs

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Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination

Answer

Fourteenth Amendment equal protection clause

Question 5

When executing a 'no-knock' search warrant in Florida, what must officers first establish?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion that knocking and announcing would be dangerous, futile, or would inhibit effective investigation

Answer

The search will take less than 10 minutes

Answer

The suspect has a prior felony conviction

Answer

A supervisor has approved the no-knock entry

Question 6

An officer arrests a person and conducts a search incident to arrest. How far may the search extend?

Accepted Answer

The arrestee's person and the area within their immediate control

Answer

The entire premises where the arrest occurred

Answer

Any vehicle parked within one block of the arrest location

Answer

All rooms of a structure if the arrest occurred indoors