What rationale is relied on in determining that police officer shave no duty to inform a person that he or she can refuse to consent to a search? Do you agree with this practice? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses should include no duty to inform of the right to refuse consent because individuals would be inclined to refuse consent and that might interfere with police investigations; that people benefit from consent because it enables police to quickly determine guilt or innocence and allows innocent people to avoid being the target or a criminal investigation. Student’s opinions will vary and should be rooted in legal principles.
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