What is Plain-view doctrine?
What will be an ideal response?
Police officers have the opportunity to begin investigations or confiscate evidence without a warrant based on what they find in plain view and open to public inspection. This has become known as the plain-view doctrine, a doctrine first stated in the Supreme Court ruling in Harris v. United States (1968). The court ruled, “objects falling in the plain view of an officer who has a right to be in the position to have that view are subject to seizure and may be used as evidence.
You might also like to view...
Sutherland's differential association theory can be applied to both conventional and white collar crime
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Joey, a handyman, finishes a job in Mrs. Smith’s home. Mrs. Smith is absentminded and typically forgets to close or lock all her doors. That night, as Joey was passing through her neighborhood, he sees the back door of Mrs. Smith’s house wide open. He decides he wants to take some of the valuables he had seen while working there. He enters the house quietly, walks around, and realizes that no one is home. Joey walks to Mrs. Smith’s bedroom only to find the bedroom door locked. He breaks the lock, kicks the door open, and goes through Mrs. Smith’s drawers and jewelry box. He steals priceless jewels and family heirlooms totaling up to $25,000. Discuss and analyze this case under the common law of burglary.
What will be an ideal response?
Most studies have reported that juvenile drug court participation reduced __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Upton's mother would be arrested for receiving stolen goods if she
a. knew of Upton's scheme b. did not know of Upton's scheme c. needed a new washer and dryer d. asked Upton to purchase her a new washer and dryer