Question 1

The case which established the basic open fields doctrine is __________.

Accepted Answer

Hester v.

Question 2

Select the true statement regarding determination of curtilage surrounding a house.

Accepted Answer

A)  An area enclosed by a chain-link fence is always considered curtilage. 
B)  Shared areas of multi-unit dwellings are not protected by the Fourth Amendment. 
C)  The back yard of a residence is always considered curtilage. 
D)  An area within 50 yards of a residence is considered curtilage. 
A)  An area enclosed by a chain-link fence is always considered curtilage. 
B)  Shared areas of multi-unit dwellings are not protected by the Fourth Amendment. 
C)  The back yard of a residence is always considered curtilage. 
D)  An area within 50 yards of a residence is considered curtilage.

Question 3

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 4

How do courts define "open fields"

Accepted Answer

A)  any area inside the curtilage 
B)  any area outside the curtilage 
C)  the area immediately around a dwelling 
D)  the area outside the curtilage if not posted 
A)  any area inside the curtilage 
B)  any area outside the curtilage 
C)  the area immediately around a dwelling 
D)  the area outside the curtilage if not posted

Question 5

Explain how a garage and the immediate area surrounding it pertains to the concept of curtilage.

Accepted Answer

The concept of curtilage refers to the a

Question 6

The U.S Supreme Court has found that warrantless police surveillance from the air of curtilage __________ the Fourth Amendment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The U.S Supreme Court has found that...

Question 7

Courts treat abandoned garbage differently for Fourth Amendment purposes depending on whether it is __________ the curtilage of a particular residence.

Accepted Answer

located in

Question 8

Select the true statement regarding 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 9

Curtilage means the __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

dwelling;

Question 10

Law enforcement officers may make warrantless observations into constitutionally protected areas such a home or the curtilage without entering the constitutionally protected area. Given this scenario, select the 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 11

An informant tells an officer that patrons of a certain public bar sometimes do lines of cocaine on the tables set in alcoves. If the officer wants to gather some minute grains of cocaine from one of the tables as corroboration of the information, the officer will _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  need a search warrant since open fields does not apply 
B)  need an administrative warrant 
C)  not need a warrant 
D)  not need a warrant since the tables are in the curtilage 
A)  need a search warrant since open fields does not apply 
B)  need an administrative warrant 
C)  not need a warrant 
D)  not need a warrant since the tables are in the curtilage

Question 12

Fourth Amendment protections do not apply to abandoned property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the findings in California v. Ciraolo, 1986, regarding aerial warrantless observations by the police.

Accepted Answer

In California v. Ciraolo, 1986, the Supr

Question 14

Reasonable expectation of privacy is not a consideration when determining the extent of curtilage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the proximity of the area claimed to be curtilage to the home 
B)  the history of having allowed visitors to the residence to have access to the area 
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 passers by 
A)  the proximity of the area claimed to be curtilage to the home 
B)  the history of having allowed visitors to the residence to have access to the area 
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 passers by

Question 16

Curtilage is usually defined by property boundary lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Accidentally dropping an object is the same as abandoning it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not 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 19

Curtilage nearly always includes _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the open fields if not posted 
B)  commercial premises 
C)  the backyard of a house 
D)  the sidewalk in front of a house 
A)  the open fields if not posted 
B)  commercial premises 
C)  the backyard of a house 
D)  the sidewalk in front of a house

Question 20

The __________ case described the factors to determine whether property falls within a house's curtilage and hence is protected by the Fourth Amendment.

Accepted Answer

United Sta

The case which established the basic open fields doctrine is __________.

Select the true statement regarding determination of curtilage surrounding a house.

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

How do courts define "open fields"

Explain how a garage and the immediate area surrounding it pertains to the concept of curtilage.

The U.S Supreme Court has found that warrantless police surveillance from the air of curtilage __________ the Fourth Amendment.

Courts treat abandoned garbage differently for Fourth Amendment purposes depending on whether it is __________ the curtilage of a particular residence.

Select the true statement regarding the criteria used by courts to make determinations about intent to abandon property.

Curtilage means the and .

Law enforcement officers may make warrantless observations into constitutionally protected areas such a home or the curtilage without entering the constitutionally protected area. Given this scenario, select the true statement.

An informant tells an officer that patrons of a certain public bar sometimes do lines of cocaine on the tables set in alcoves. If the officer wants to gather some minute grains of cocaine from one of the tables as corroboration of the information, the officer will _____.

Fourth Amendment protections do not apply to abandoned property.

Discuss the findings in California v. Ciraolo, 1986, regarding aerial warrantless observations by the police.

Reasonable expectation of privacy is not a consideration when determining the extent of curtilage.

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

Curtilage is usually defined by property boundary lines.

Accidentally dropping an object is the same as abandoning it.

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

Curtilage nearly always includes _____.

The __________ case described the factors to determine whether property falls within a house's curtilage and hence is protected by the Fourth Amendment.

Individual Rights Under the United States Constitution

Criminal Courts, Pretrial Processes, and the Exclusionary Rule

Basic Underlying Concepts: Property, 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 and Special Needs Searches

Search and Seizure of Vehicles and Containers

Interrogations, Admissions, and Confessions

Pretrial Visual Identification Procedures

Criminal Trials, Appeals, and Postconviction Remedies

Filters

Exam 12: Open Fields and Abandoned Property

The case which established the basic open fields doctrine is __________.

Select the true statement regarding determination of curtilage surrounding a house.

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

How do courts define "open fields"

Explain how a garage and the immediate area surrounding it pertains to the concept of curtilage.

The U.S Supreme Court has found that warrantless police surveillance from the air of curtilage __________ the Fourth Amendment.

Courts treat abandoned garbage differently for Fourth Amendment purposes depending on whether it is __________ the curtilage of a particular residence.

Select the true statement regarding the criteria used by courts to make determinations about intent to abandon property.

Curtilage means the __________ and __________.

Law enforcement officers may make warrantless observations into constitutionally protected areas such a home or the curtilage without entering the constitutionally protected area. Given this scenario, select the true statement.

An informant tells an officer that patrons of a certain public bar sometimes do lines of cocaine on the tables set in alcoves. If the officer wants to gather some minute grains of cocaine from one of the tables as corroboration of the information, the officer will _____.

Fourth Amendment protections do not apply to abandoned property.

Discuss the findings in California v. Ciraolo, 1986, regarding aerial warrantless observations by the police.

Reasonable expectation of privacy is not a consideration when determining the extent of curtilage.

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

Curtilage is usually defined by property boundary lines.

Accidentally dropping an object is the same as abandoning it.

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

Curtilage nearly always includes _____.

The __________ case described the factors to determine whether property falls within a house's curtilage and hence is protected by the Fourth Amendment.

Individual Rights Under the United States Constitution

Criminal Courts, Pretrial Processes, and the Exclusionary Rule

Basic Underlying Concepts: Property, 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 and Special Needs Searches

Search and Seizure of Vehicles and Containers

Interrogations, Admissions, and Confessions

Pretrial Visual Identification Procedures

Criminal Trials, Appeals, and Postconviction Remedies

Filters

Curtilage means the and .