Define and discuss the concept of "standing.". What are the requirements for a person to have standing to contest a Fourth Amendment search? Be sure to provide examples

What will be an ideal response?


To have standing and challenge the manner in which police obtained evidence from a crime scene, a defendant must show that he or she had a legitimate expectation of privacy in the crime scene. For example, a burglar who illegally entered a home has no legitimate expectation or right of privacy in the home and therefore no standing to challenge evidence against him that police obtained from the home. Any examples should reflect the student's understanding of the expectation of privacy and provide correct examples based thereon.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In the four types of things subject to search and seizure, fruits of the __________ include forged checks

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The goals of an organized crime group are __________ and __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The reasonableness of detaining noncitizens during deportation proceedings depends on the risk of flight and:

a. whether they have relatives in the United States. b. their criminal history. c. whether they are employed. d. the danger they may pose to the community.

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