What do the police have to say when they arrest someone?
In many countries they are required to read you your basic rights. In the united States this is called the "Miranda Warning"
Precise wording varies, but the person must be told they have the right to remain silent, that whatever they do say may be used as evidence in court, that they are entitiled to consult an attorney and have that attorney present during questioning, and an attorney may be provided them at no cost
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What type of police action was banned by the 4th amendment?
The 4th Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement, which means that police cannot conduct searches or take property from individuals without a warrant or probable cause. This includes entering homes without permission or conducting searches without a valid reason.
What is the first landmark case on search and seizure?
The first landmark case on search and seizure is generally considered to be Boyd v. United States (1886). In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures extends to private papers and documents and that the government cannot compel individuals to produce them without a valid search warrant. This ruling established a significant precedent for protecting privacy rights in search and seizure cases.
What right does the fourth amendment protect?
unnecessary searches and seizures of property or belonging (aplus) :) you're welcome!
What the fourth amendment of the bill of rights mean?
The Fourth Amendment means that no one can search you, your home, or your personal property without a warrant, unless their reason is justified. (reasonable)
There are exceptions to the "personal" extent of the amendment, such as suspicious activity, commission of a crime, or making threats against others. Your home may be entered without a warrant only if circumstances lead the police to believe that someone is in imminent danger, or is becoming the victim of a violent crime.
What impact does terrorism and cyber crimes have on the fourth amendment?
What impact does terrorism and cybercrimes have on interpreting the fourth amendment
What does the 4th amendment protect you from?
U.S. Const., Amend. IV:
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
- proscribes unlawful searches and seizures
- establishes probable cause requirement supporting the issuance of warrants
- establishes particularity requirement as to the content of warrants
Why was the 4th amendment created?
People felt that their homes were not safe and that government could barge through their door at any time and that government could just take away their possessions. It protected people against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What does the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protect citizens from?
unwarranted searches and seizures of private property
What rights are guaranteed in the Fourth Amendment?
The fourth amendment states that "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. "
What does the 4th amendment mean in plain language?
It's basically saying that someone cannot search your property without probably cause. Which means that they have a legitimate suspicion that you are doing something illegal. They would need a search warrant to actually look through your personal belongings.
Who wrote the fourth amendment?
I think James Madison and Elbridge Gerry were involved in making the 4th amendment, hope it helps
Police don't need a search warrant to seize evidence when?
Most people believe that the police need a warrant to collect anything anywhere. But as long as the police officer has proable cause or a suspect gives consent to get a possible piece of evidence; they can collect anything. Another case is when there is an obvious, severe action being done.
Otherwise, the police must always get a warrant from a judge to search or collect anything.
Why is the 4th amendment important?
The 4th Amendment ensures that the privacy of U.S. citizens is protected, except in the case that a warrant is given by an authority for a reasonable purpose. (In example, a warrant may be given to search a home if an authority has reason to believe that the owner or resident has committed a crime.)
What is fourth amendment problem?
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution was agreed upon during America's Founding Period primarily due to the practical experience of Americans during British rule of their homes. Not only did British officials and/or troops enter American homes at will and violently; they also received permission to do so by way of a prejudiced process: British legal authorities granted such permissions in pursuit of the same objectives as those pursued by the officials and troops violating American homes. The Fourth Amendment sought to prevent such problems from arising in future.
What is the history of the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution?
Back in the mid 1700s, the Writs of Assistance allowed royal officers to search the homes of citizens, mostly as a way of discovering violations of strict English laws. This practice led to a unique awareness among our Founding Fathers of the threat to individual liberty and privacy that is created by unchecked government search powers. They decided to create an amendment that both gave the goevernment power to search criminals and also prevented the government from repeating English history (which was the point of coming to a new land and forming a new government, wasn't it).