Search for Tomorrow

In the first article “is Google Making Us Stupid” by Nicholas Carr the main purpose that the author is trying to convey is how online searching and the quick return of the information from searching sites such as Google has affected the way we view and consume information. The author persistently states that to the instantaneous nature that the internet has created a just skimming culture in which information is just browsed and not digested or processed. To prove his argument he uses a number…

and he was arrested. Mr. Howard was charged with the unlawful possession of a gun. Analysis: Due to the given facts, the encounter that took place between Happy Howard and the police officer was an improper stop that heightened into an unlawful search and seizure,…

The court will likely find that Robin Kincaid is not precluded for recovery for her false imprisonment claim against Barclay’s Department Store. False imprisonment is the unlawful detention of the person of another, for any length of time, whereby such person is deprived of their personal liberty. However, a plaintiff can be barred from recovery under the Georgia state law. A store is not liable for false imprisonment if the store: (1) had reasonable cause to detain a person; (2) detains that…

room, and bubble bath. By stealing her own necklace, she could easily collect insurance money and pay for the expensive goodies she bought, but still keep her necklace. Even though all of the suspects were searched for the necklace, they did not search Mrs. Van Bliven’s suitcase, and it is highly likely that her necklace is hidden inside of it. In conclusion, it is clear that Mrs. Van Bliven stole her own necklace because the crime scene is not legitimate and because she would have needed to…

by officers acting in reasonable reliance on a search warrant issued by a detached and neutral magistrate but ultimately found to be invalid. Pp. 905-925. (United States v. Leon, (1984) No. 82- 1771.) In view of the modification of the exclusionary rule, the Court of Appeals' judgment cannot stand in this case. Only respondent Leon contended that no reasonably well trained police officer could have believed that there existed probable cause to search his house. However, the record establishes…

considered the search a violation of the Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. Chief Justice Warren and Justices Clark, Black, Douglas, Brennan and Stewart agreed the police abused their power against Mapp’s will. Moreover, the Supreme Court applied the exclusionary rule to the case, which means evidence obtained illegally can’t be used in court. The Constitution stated the police need a warrant in order to search a person’s house. Therefore, any evidence obtained without a search warrant…

On 09/07/2006 at 1011 hours, I was patrolling eastbound on Highway 10 at Ives Road. I observed a vehicle matching the description of one I know to be occupied by a wanted person and possibly involved in several thefts in the area. I observed the vehicle was parked on the side of the northbound lane, facing south. I then observed a white female I know to be suspect, Patti Jo Denoon, exit the passenger side of the vehicle and sit on a brick, speaking to several other persons. I knew P. Denoon to…

Since the search was done from outside of the home, it did not reveal any of the activities inside of this house. (Doc. C) According to Justice John Paul Stevens, “The officers’ conduct did not amount to a search and was perfectly reasonable…”. The imager did not go through the walls of the home, therefore it was not a search and did not require a warrant. (Doc. F) The fourth amendment protects against unwarranted searches…

sixth, and eight amendments. These rights mentioned have evolved because of other cases that have affected the criminal justice system. The freedom from unreasonable search and seizures is protected by The Fourth Amendment. The people are protected, and secure in their persons, homes, papers, and effects against unreasonable search and seizures are not to be violated. Unless there is probable cause, no warrants shall be issued,…

The court concluded that a warrantless search is only pardoned when there are purposes of protecting the arresting officer or to preserve any essential evidence. None of these two exceptions were present during the arrest and seizure of the cell phone. Police officers have the capability to protect…