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Title: A police officer has been called to a domestic abuse complaint. The officer knocks on the door and ...
Post by: ebonyadams on Feb 23, 2018
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.



(Question #2) In order for a police officer to conduct a Terry Stop, what legal threshold must exist?
 
  A) Mere suspicion
  B) Reasonable suspicion
  C) Probable cause
  D) Proof beyond a reasonable doubt


Title: A police officer has been called to a domestic abuse complaint. The officer knocks on the door and ...
Post by: lilydidi on Feb 23, 2018
1)  Answer: B

2)  Answer: B