Florida v. Jardines
…suppress the evidence. The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the Florida Supreme Court, holding that use of the drug-sniffing dog on the porch was an unlawful search, without probable cause, in…
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…suppress the evidence. The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the Florida Supreme Court, holding that use of the drug-sniffing dog on the porch was an unlawful search, without probable cause, in…
Read more…conducts an investigation into alleged criminal conduct, to determine whether criminal charges should be brought against the accused. This method of establishing “probable cause” to charge a person with a…
Read more…for a reduced sentence, or some other concession by the prosecution. Probable Cause – Facts and circumstances leading to the belief that an accused person has committed a crime. Probable…
Read more…criminal charges or a legal declaration. Probable Cause. Facts and circumstances leading to the belief that an accused person has committed a crime. Probable cause does not arise from a…
Read more…into trial. On appeal, Alaimalo’s new attorney argued that the officers had no probable cause to believe the drugs were in the residence, and that, without probable cause, there can…
Read more…establishing probable cause or producing a warrant were intended to prevent the search of private homes. Permitting a warrantless search of a private home would encourage the police to make…
Read more…persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” It further states that a warrant for search or seizure can only be issued if there is probable cause supporting…
Read more…because the police had lacked probable cause in requesting it in the first place. The evidence that was found during the search was upheld, however, because the police performing the…
Read more…a deliberate act in which the perpetrator used premeditated malice. The perpetrator must have had the intent to cause, or to attempt to cause, serious bodily injury (also “great bodily…
Read more…know that kicking someone will cause discomfort. This constitutes intentional tort since John “intended” to kick Adam knowing the “act” could cause harm. If John had not kicked Adam, the…
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