Search and Seizure Model Step 3

Question 1

Valid Warrant?

Answer 1

If no valid warrant there may be an exception steps 4 and 5)

If there is a valid warrant there is no 4th violation.

Question 2

Facially Valid Warrant

Answer 2

Probable cause - fair probability evidence of crime will be found in area searched.

Particularity - place to be searched thing to be seized.

Question 3

Probable Cause Based on Informants

Answer 3

Sufficiency is determined by totality of circumstances.

Credibility and basis of knowledge are all relevant factors for determining

Question 4

Anonymous Tip

Answer 4

Valid warrant can be partially based on anonymous tip, BUT CANNOT BE WHOLLY BASED