Discussion:
1) Create a short fictional scenario that describes a situation involving a police officer placing someone in legal detention and/or under arrest. Describe in detail why the person was contacted by the police officer and what steps the officer took while dealing with them.
2) Create a short fictional scenario that describes a situation involving a police officer placing someone in legal detention and/or under arrest. Describe in detail why the person was contacted by the police officer and what steps the officer took while dealing with them.
3) Discuss the legality of "plain view" and "open fields" searches. Why did the court rule the way it did in Arizona v. Hicks? How do you feel about this ruling?
4) Why do you believe the Supreme Court ruled the way it did in the U.S. v. Johns case in 1985? Explain