DISCUSSION ESSAY

Instructions: Identify as many Searches and Seizures as you can in the below fact pattern. Then state whether or not it was a valid Search or Seizure and WHY or WHY NOT. If any evidence is seized state whether or not it would be admitted at trial and why or why not.

• You must identify EVERY Search and Seizure Issue in the scenario
• Determine the constitutionality of EVERY Search and Seizure Issue
• Explain why the Search and Seizure Issue is or is not constitutional

  • Even if a Search and Seizure Issue is constitutional you MUST still explain why it was constitutional in the same manner
  • If exceptions to the Search Warrant requirement are used you MUST state the exception, explain the requirements for it, and apply it properly to the search

• If evidence is seized you must state whether or not the evidence would be admitted or excluded in court
• The more thorough your answer the more points you will receive
• Example: This is one example of how you would apply and analyze (This is a short example.