An officer observes a large quantity of marijuana in plain view inside a house while responding to a noise complaint. The officer enters the house and seizes the drugs without obtaining a warrant. Under which exception might this seizure be justified?
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What role does forensic evidence often play in property crim…
What role does forensic evidence often play in property crime investigations?
Upon receiving the report from the vigilant senior citizen,…
Upon receiving the report from the vigilant senior citizen, the first action investigators should take is to:
What type of evidence is most critical in proving identity t…
What type of evidence is most critical in proving identity theft schemes?
How should investigators handle discrepancies between witnes…
How should investigators handle discrepancies between witness statements in property crimes?
What is the primary goal of a proactive investigation?
What is the primary goal of a proactive investigation?
During the execution of a search warrant for drug parapherna…
During the execution of a search warrant for drug paraphernalia, officers extend their search to a neighbor’s house without obtaining a separate warrant. Is this search lawful?
What is a primary goal of undercover operations in identity…
What is a primary goal of undercover operations in identity theft investigations?
Why is an investigative plan described as “malleable”?
Why is an investigative plan described as “malleable”?
Which of the following would strengthen probable cause to ob…
Which of the following would strengthen probable cause to obtain a search warrant for the suspects’ residence in the scenario?