Fourth Amendment Essay

After a person is arrested, there are steps and processes that must be followed. One big part of the process includes searches and seizures. What in particular has to be noted when it comes to searches are the principles behind illegal searches, what can constitute a legal and illegal search, and when the lines can be blurred between the two. Searches are necessary to gather evidence. They play big roles in any investigation, but they must be conducted correctly. If not, than the evidence cannot…

On 7 August 1999, at approximately 3AM, Baltimore County police officer Jeffrey Snyder observed a vehicle which was speeding and the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. Upon making a legal traffic stop, Officer Snyder could see there were three occupants in the vehicle and were later identified as: Donte Partlow, who was the vehicle owner and was driving; defendant Joseph Pringle, was sitting in the front passenger seat, and Otis Smith, who was sitting in the back seat. Officer Snyder asked…

Lawful Searches Law enforcement officers are bound to certain rules that limit their powers of search and seizure. These rules are governed by constitutional rights and administered by the supreme court. These rules were placed on officer to prevent corruption and protect the rights of citizens from corrupt officers. The use of a search warrant signed by a judge must accompany a search of residences that are believed to have evidence that prove the guilt of a suspect residing on the…

On 10-2-2015 Officers were dispatched to Wal-Mart for a theft. Upon arrival I Officer Butram spoke with Jon Goecker. Jon stated he observed a male acting suspiciously in Man’s apparel. Jon stated he followed the male making sure he stayed in his line of sight. The male was identified as Craig Davis. Jon stated he witnessed the Craig pick up various items and place them into a shopping bag. Jon stated Craig left the store without the merchandise, then returned to the store and retrieved the…

On 11/28/16 an approximately 20:52, while on patrol with Sgt. Hale, I, Officer Rivera Ayala, observed a vehicle described as 2014 red Ford F150 Reg. 238T397, driving eastbound on West Corbin rd, in a Non Trespassing zone. I activated my emergency lights and proceeded to conduct a traffic stop at the same location, out of the Non Trespassing zone. Sgt. Hale, made contact with the driver, later identified as Wesley P. Martin, MW, DOB 01/26/1998. Along with Martin, there was two more passengers,…

Based on the facts and circumstances surrounding the case, John Donogood can not be charged with First Degree Burglary. A comparison of the statute and the situation presented illustrates that not all elements of the crime are satisfied. As stated, Mr. Donogood broke and entered into Mrs. Smith’s garage without her consent and, therefore, elements (1), (2), and (3) are satisfied. However, because the garage was not attached to the house and it was not used for sleeping, it does not constitute a…

Introduction The laws of England and Ireland did not enable the freezing of assets of a defendant without lawful judgement prior to 1975. Thus this involved each case being brought before the courts and tried before such an order of the court was imposed. As a result the absence of such a remedy that could put an almost instantaneous hold on any transferable asset was aiding the defendant to avoid liability. Lord Denning stated that the Mareva injunction was “the greatest piece of judicial…

constitution, Hence they came up with the term Amendments (changes in documents). in 4th Amendment it talks about the unreasonable/unnecessary searches of someone's possessions or seizures (also arrest) which is against the right to privacy. The scope of seizures/Searched should be limited and only warrant should be issued by law enforcement officer before police taking necessary action. in 1792 US State secretary Sir Jefferson, Thomas declared the amendment adoption. which says the people…

Mr. Walker’s Version ( Evidence) When the argument is going between him and her girlfriend the police came to the scene. Walker indicate that he cannot speak with PC Adams in that moment. He found himself blocked in the doorway by PC Adams. PC Adams used to assault him, and handcuff him. Then he fell over a wall and Walker used to bite PC Adams because to have himself room to breathe. PC Adams punched him, PC Cracknell joined. He was carried to the police van. As to forensic…

Search Warrant Planning and Procedures Officer Loe is a veteran Red Team member and is well versed in what is required in this area. Officer Loe was on an extended military assignment for a large portion of this rating period. Since his return he has planned at least seven search warrant operations. Officer Loe understands what is needed in a search warrant entry plan and what areas are likely to create difficulties. He plans for these situations and informs me of them early in his planning…