Police Officer Search and Seizure 2

Question 1

A suspect freely and voluntarily agrees to let an officer search his apartment. The officer finds drugs. Which warrant exception applies?

Accepted Answer

Consent

Answer

Exigent circumstances

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Search incident to arrest

Answer

Plain view

Question 2

Under the search incident to a lawful arrest exception, what areas may an officer search without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

The person of the arrestee and the area within their immediate control

Answer

The entire residence where the arrest occurred

Answer

All rooms visible from the arrest location

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Any vehicle parked within 100 feet of the arrest

Question 3

The automobile exception allows police to search a vehicle without a warrant if they have:

Accepted Answer

Probable cause to believe the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of a crime

Answer

Reasonable suspicion only

Answer

Consent of the registered owner only

Answer

A traffic violation citation

Question 4

What is the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine?

Accepted Answer

Evidence derived from an initial illegal search or seizure is also inadmissible

Answer

Evidence found at crime scenes involving plants or vegetation

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A rule allowing the use of evidence found during hot pursuit

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A doctrine permitting searches of gardens and yards

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the curtilage of a home for Fourth Amendment purposes?

Accepted Answer

The area immediately surrounding the home that shares the home's intimate activities

Answer

Only the interior of the home

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All property owned by the homeowner regardless of distance

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Only fenced areas adjacent to the home

Question 6

If an officer obtains evidence through an invalid search warrant but acted in good faith relying on the warrant, the evidence may still be admissible under the:

Accepted Answer

Good faith exception

Answer

Silver platter doctrine

Answer

Inevitable discovery doctrine

Answer

Independent source rule

Question 7

During a traffic stop, an officer may order the driver out of the vehicle:

Accepted Answer

As a matter of course, without any additional justification

Answer

Only if the driver is suspected of a felony

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Only with the driver's consent

Answer

Only if backup officers are present