4th Amendment

Question 1

Seizure

Answer 1

Based on totality of circumstances, reasonable person doesn’t feel free to leave or decline officer’s request or otherwise terminate encounter.

Question 2

Probable Cause

Answer 2

Truthworthy facts or knowledge sufficient for a reasonable person to believe that the supect has committed/is committing a crime

Question 3

Arrest

Answer 3

Must be based upon probable cause

Question 4

Warrants

Answer 4

Must be based on probable cause and particularity, not required for public place arrests

Question 5

Non-Emergency In-Home Arrests

Answer 5

Requires a warrant

Question 6

Station House Detention

Answer 6

Probable cause to compel person to come to police station for fingerprinting or interrogation