Fred and Samantha have been neighbors for years. Fred, a dentist, dislikes Samantha, a lawyer. Fred forced entry to Samantha’s house while she was on vacation to prove to his neighbors that Samantha was a drug user. Once inside, Fred discovered large amounts of cocaine. He took the drugs to the police, where he told his story. Later, Fred was charged with trespass and Samantha was charged with possession of cocaine. Samantha filed a motion to dismiss, asserting that Fred violated the Fourth Amendment in searching her home. Which of the following outcomes is most likely?

A. The motion will be granted if Samantha can show that Fred is convicted of trespass.
B. The motion will be granted regardless of whether Fred is convicted.
C. The motion will be denied.


Answer: C

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