Question

A police officer believes that evidence of a crime exists in a house and asks a judge to issue a general warrant that allows a search of the house for any evidence that might be found. The judge likely: a. will grant the warrant because police officers must be given deference for their suspicions. b. will not grant the warrant because it is too general. c. not grant the warrant because police officers do not require warrants.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. will not grant the warrant because it is too general        

Explanation:

According to the Fourth Amendment, warrants for search must be given with probable cause and if there is no probable cause, granting such warrant will be unconstitutional.

Answer 2

Answer:

B

   

Explanation:

The judge likely will not grant the warrant because it is too general

The Fourth Amendment was part of the Bill of Rights that was added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791. It protects people from unlawful searches and seizures. This means that the police can't search you or your house without a warrant or probable cause. In this case the police officer believes but does not have a probable cause to back it up or some form of evidence to convince the judge.

The text of the Fourth Amendment from the Constitution:

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."