A police officer has been called to a domestic abuse complaint. The officer knocks on the door and is invited in by the victim. When talking to the victim, the officer sees marijuana and cocaine on the kitchen table
What may the officer do in this situation? A. The officer must obtain either a warrant or consent to seize the evidence.
B. The officer may seize the evidence because it is in plain view.
C. The officer must call the judge and obtain an Anticipatory Search Warrant.
D. The officer may seize the drugs because they are contraband but may NOT charge anyone with a crime based on possession of a controlled substance.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
The Kefauver Hearings revealed that, after Prohibition, most criminal syndicates shifted their major criminal activities to:
a. extortion b. prostitution c. hard drugs d. gambling
Which model of drug use defines a young person’s involvement in court-mandated programs as only when they completely stop all drug usage?
a. Abstinence b. Moderation c. Medical d. Criminal
Several states have begun collecting DNA samples from individuals arrested, but not yet convicted, of committing a criminal act
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false