Question 1

The term _________ may include any unoccupied or undeveloped area outside of the curtilage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term _________ may include any unoccupied...

Question 2

Some courts use a rule of thumb that the curtilage ends approximately _________ feet from the main dwelling.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some courts use a rule of thumb...

Question 3

Define what is meant by a "reasonable expectation of privacy" regarding the law of search and seizure as it relates to both the open fields doctrine and the abandonment doctrine.

Accepted Answer

The "reasonable expectation of privacy"

Question 4

Briefly describe the landmark case of Hester v.United States,1924,concerning the concepts of open fields and abandoned property.

Accepted Answer

Hester v. United States, 1924, is a land

Question 5

?The open fields doctrine allows police officers to search for and seize evidence in the open fields

Accepted Answer

A)  if they have probable cause that the items are concealed within the curtilage. 
B)  if they have a warrant, probable cause or some other justification. 
C)  with a warrant or probable cause, having reasonable suspicion. 
D)  without a warrant, probable cause, or any other justification. 
A)  if they have probable cause that the items are concealed within the curtilage. 
B)  if they have a warrant, probable cause or some other justification. 
C)  with a warrant or probable cause, having reasonable suspicion. 
D)  without a warrant, probable cause, or any other justification.

Question 6

Curtilage means the ________________________________.

Accepted Answer

dwelling a

Question 7

The Fourth Amendment protections do not apply to abandoned property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following answer is best illustrative of the areas considered to be protected by the Fourth Amendment under the definition of the term "house"?

Accepted Answer

A)  hotel and motel rooms, apartments, rooming and boarding house rooms, and hospital rooms 
B)  hotel and motel rooms and apartments 
C)  hotel and motel rooms, apartments, and rooming and boarding house rooms 
D)  only a single family residence 
A)  hotel and motel rooms, apartments, rooming and boarding house rooms, and hospital rooms 
B)  hotel and motel rooms and apartments 
C)  hotel and motel rooms, apartments, and rooming and boarding house rooms 
D)  only a single family residence

Question 9

If a law enforcement officer,acting lawfully,seizes objects that have been voluntarily discarded on the street,in a public park,or in some other location not protected by the Fourth Amendment,the seizure is legal under the plain view doctrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A person's mere absence from premises does not establish abandonment unless other factors show that the person intended to abandon the premises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following would not be considered an intention to abandon an object?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaving the object unattended for an unreasonable period of time 
B)  Leaving it unprotected in the care of no one 
C)  Placing the object in a garbage can within the curtilage 
D)  Discarding the object out of consciousness of guilt or fear of apprehension 
A)  Leaving the object unattended for an unreasonable period of time 
B)  Leaving it unprotected in the care of no one 
C)  Placing the object in a garbage can within the curtilage 
D)  Discarding the object out of consciousness of guilt or fear of apprehension

Question 12

Observations made from a vantage point in the open fields or a public place do not constitute a search for Fourth Amendment purposes,therefore,evidence obtained from these observations will generally be admissible in court proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the difference between the concepts of "open fields" and "curtilage" and how they relate to the law of search and seizure.

Accepted Answer

The concepts of "open fields" and "curti

Question 14

Which of the following is a true statement about the criteria used by courts to make determinations about intent to abandon property?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of one factor alone will not generally lead to a finding of abandonment. 
B)  An apartment and the contents of the apartment cannot be considered abandoned if there is still time remaining on the lease. 
C)  With respect to abandonment of objects, courts can rely on the length of time the item has been left unattended to determine whether the object has been abandoned. 
D)  A person's garbage is always considered abandoned. 
A)  The presence of one factor alone will not generally lead to a finding of abandonment. 
B)  An apartment and the contents of the apartment cannot be considered abandoned if there is still time remaining on the lease. 
C)  With respect to abandonment of objects, courts can rely on the length of time the item has been left unattended to determine whether the object has been abandoned. 
D)  A person's garbage is always considered abandoned.

Question 15

Describe at least two factors or circumstances that a court would consider regarding the issue of abandonment.

Accepted Answer

1. Intent to abandon: One factor that a

Question 16

Which of the following is not a factor which should be considered when determining curtilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  The proximity of the area claimed to be curtilage to the home 
B)  The type of enclosure surrounding the home 
C)  The nature of the uses to which the area is put 
D)  The steps taken by the resident to protect the area from observation by people passing by 
A)  The proximity of the area claimed to be curtilage to the home 
B)  The type of enclosure surrounding the home 
C)  The nature of the uses to which the area is put 
D)  The steps taken by the resident to protect the area from observation by people passing by

Question 17

The _________ is part of the open fields.

Accepted Answer

A)  curtilage 
B)  dwelling 
C)  attached garage 
D)  forest around the home 
A)  curtilage 
B)  dwelling 
C)  attached garage 
D)  forest around the home

Question 18

Law enforcement officers may make warrantless observations into constitutionally protected areas such a home or the curtilage without entering the constitutionally protected area.Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any observation made cannot violate the reasonable expectation of privacy of the person whose premises or activities are being observed. 
B)  These plain view observations cannot independently provide the necessary probable cause to obtain a warrant. 
C)  These observations can be made from the open fields or a public vantage point, but not from the air. 
D)  These observations can be made from the public vantage point or from the air, but not from open fields. 
A)  Any observation made cannot violate the reasonable expectation of privacy of the person whose premises or activities are being observed. 
B)  These plain view observations cannot independently provide the necessary probable cause to obtain a warrant. 
C)  These observations can be made from the open fields or a public vantage point, but not from the air. 
D)  These observations can be made from the public vantage point or from the air, but not from open fields.

Question 19

Under the plain view doctrine,an officer must be concerned about the validity of the entry into a ______________,but under open fields doctrine the officer need not be concerned.

Accepted Answer

constituti

Question 20

An officer wants to enter a certain area of a large apartment building to observe activities and seize any contraband he might happen across.A good rule of thumb for the officer is that

Accepted Answer

A)  he may not enter if he has not been invited by a resident. 
B)  he may enter any area commonly used by visitors, businessmen, and delivery people to gain access and move about the building. 
C)  he may not enter without probable cause. 
D)  he may enter any area where incriminating evidence is immediately apparent. 
A)  he may not enter if he has not been invited by a resident. 
B)  he may enter any area commonly used by visitors, businessmen, and delivery people to gain access and move about the building. 
C)  he may not enter without probable cause. 
D)  he may enter any area where incriminating evidence is immediately apparent.

The term _________ may include any unoccupied or undeveloped area outside of the curtilage.

Some courts use a rule of thumb that the curtilage ends approximately _________ feet from the main dwelling.

Define what is meant by a "reasonable expectation of privacy" regarding the law of search and seizure as it relates to both the open fields doctrine and the abandonment doctrine.

Briefly describe the landmark case of Hester v.United States,1924,concerning the concepts of open fields and abandoned property.

?The open fields doctrine allows police officers to search for and seize evidence in the open fields

Curtilage means the ________________________________.

The Fourth Amendment protections do not apply to abandoned property.

Which of the following answer is best illustrative of the areas considered to be protected by the Fourth Amendment under the definition of the term "house"?

If a law enforcement officer,acting lawfully,seizes objects that have been voluntarily discarded on the street,in a public park,or in some other location not protected by the Fourth Amendment,the seizure is legal under the plain view doctrine.

A person's mere absence from premises does not establish abandonment unless other factors show that the person intended to abandon the premises.

Which of the following would not be considered an intention to abandon an object?

Observations made from a vantage point in the open fields or a public place do not constitute a search for Fourth Amendment purposes,therefore,evidence obtained from these observations will generally be admissible in court proceedings.

Explain the difference between the concepts of "open fields" and "curtilage" and how they relate to the law of search and seizure.

Which of the following is a true statement about the criteria used by courts to make determinations about intent to abandon property?

Describe at least two factors or circumstances that a court would consider regarding the issue of abandonment.

Which of the following is not a factor which should be considered when determining curtilage?

The _________ is part of the open fields.

Law enforcement officers may make warrantless observations into constitutionally protected areas such a home or the curtilage without entering the constitutionally protected area.Which of the following is a true statement?

Under the plain view doctrine,an officer must be concerned about the validity of the entry into a ______________,but under open fields doctrine the officer need not be concerned.

An officer wants to enter a certain area of a large apartment building to observe activities and seize any contraband he might happen across.A good rule of thumb for the officer is that

Individual Rights Under the United States Constitution

Criminal Courts,Pretrial Processes,and the Exclusionary Rule

Basic Underlying Concepts: Privacy, Probable Cause, and Reasonableness

Criminal Investigatory Search Warrants

Searches for Electronically Stored Information and Electronic Surveillance

Administrative and Special Needs Searches

Arrests, Searches Incident to Arrest, and Protective Sweeps

Stops and Frisks

Consent Searches

The Plain View Doctrine

Search and Seizure of Vehicles and Containers

Interrogations, Admissions, and Confessions

Pretrial Visual Identification Procedures

Criminal Trials, Appeals, and Other Post-Conviction Remedies

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Exam 12: Open Fields and Abandoned Property

The term _________ may include any unoccupied or undeveloped area outside of the curtilage.

Some courts use a rule of thumb that the curtilage ends approximately _________ feet from the main dwelling.

Define what is meant by a "reasonable expectation of privacy" regarding the law of search and seizure as it relates to both the open fields doctrine and the abandonment doctrine.

Briefly describe the landmark case of Hester v.United States,1924,concerning the concepts of open fields and abandoned property.

?The open fields doctrine allows police officers to search for and seize evidence in the open fields

Curtilage means the ________________________________.

The Fourth Amendment protections do not apply to abandoned property.

Which of the following answer is best illustrative of the areas considered to be protected by the Fourth Amendment under the definition of the term "house"?

If a law enforcement officer,acting lawfully,seizes objects that have been voluntarily discarded on the street,in a public park,or in some other location not protected by the Fourth Amendment,the seizure is legal under the plain view doctrine.

A person's mere absence from premises does not establish abandonment unless other factors show that the person intended to abandon the premises.

Which of the following would not be considered an intention to abandon an object?

Observations made from a vantage point in the open fields or a public place do not constitute a search for Fourth Amendment purposes,therefore,evidence obtained from these observations will generally be admissible in court proceedings.

Explain the difference between the concepts of "open fields" and "curtilage" and how they relate to the law of search and seizure.

Which of the following is a true statement about the criteria used by courts to make determinations about intent to abandon property?

Describe at least two factors or circumstances that a court would consider regarding the issue of abandonment.

Which of the following is not a factor which should be considered when determining curtilage?

The _________ is part of the open fields.

Law enforcement officers may make warrantless observations into constitutionally protected areas such a home or the curtilage without entering the constitutionally protected area.Which of the following is a true statement?

Under the plain view doctrine,an officer must be concerned about the validity of the entry into a ______________,but under open fields doctrine the officer need not be concerned.

An officer wants to enter a certain area of a large apartment building to observe activities and seize any contraband he might happen across.A good rule of thumb for the officer is that

Individual Rights Under the United States Constitution

Criminal Courts,Pretrial Processes,and the Exclusionary Rule

Basic Underlying Concepts: Privacy, Probable Cause, and Reasonableness

Criminal Investigatory Search Warrants

Searches for Electronically Stored Information and Electronic Surveillance

Administrative and Special Needs Searches

Arrests, Searches Incident to Arrest, and Protective Sweeps

Stops and Frisks

Consent Searches

The Plain View Doctrine

Search and Seizure of Vehicles and Containers

Interrogations, Admissions, and Confessions

Pretrial Visual Identification Procedures

Criminal Trials, Appeals, and Other Post-Conviction Remedies

Filters