Searches Incident To Arrest

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Once a custodial arrest is made within a home, officers may search the _______________ of the person arrested.
- Home
- Lunge area
- Room
- Personal area

About This Quiz

This quiz focuses on the legal boundaries of searches incident to arrest, assessing knowledge on where and what law enforcement officers can search without a warrant following an arrest. It covers scenarios within homes, vehicles, and adjacent areas, enhancing understanding critical for legal compliance and officer safety.

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Once a custodial arrest is made within a home, officers may search the lunge area of the person arrested.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

When a custodial arrest is made within a home, officers are allowed to search the "lunge" area of the person arrested. This means that they can search the immediate area where the person was arrested, including the space within their reach. This is based on the principle of officer safety and the need to prevent the destruction of evidence. It allows the officers to ensure that there are no weapons or other immediate dangers present, and to collect any evidence that may be in plain view. Therefore, the statement is true.

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When a custodial arrest of _____________ of a motor vehicle is made, for any charge, officers may search the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle (including all containers, open or closed) incident to arrest.
- Any occupant
- The passenger
- The driver
- The owner
Correct Answer

A. Any occupant

Explanation

When a custodial arrest of any occupant of a motor vehicle is made, officers may search the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle (including all containers, open or closed) incident to arrest. This means that regardless of whether the arrest is made on the driver, passenger, or owner of the vehicle, the officers have the authority to search the passenger compartment and any containers within it.

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For officer safety, without probable cause or reasonable suspicion but incident to arrest, an officer may look in spaces immediately adjacent to the place where the suspect was arrested (closets and other areas where an attack against the officer could originate).
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement is true because it is a well-established legal principle that allows officers to search areas immediately adjacent to the place of arrest without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. This is done to ensure officer safety and prevent any potential attacks against them. These areas may include closets or other spaces where an attacker could potentially hide or launch an attack. This exception to the search warrant requirement is based on the need to protect law enforcement officers in potentially dangerous situations.

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Searches incident to arrest shall only be conducted after an officer has developed ___________ to arrest an individual for any offense that allows an officer to take a person into ______________ by state law or municipal ordinance
- Reasonable suspicion, detention
- Articulable suspicion, protective custody
- Probable cause, full custody
- A hunch, their cruiser
Correct Answer

A. Probable cause, full custody

Explanation

Searches incident to arrest can only be conducted when an officer has developed probable cause to arrest an individual for any offense. Probable cause is a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed and the person to be arrested is responsible for it. Additionally, the individual can only be taken into full custody, meaning they are fully detained and not just temporarily held. This is determined by state law or municipal ordinance, which dictates the procedures for arrest and custody.

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Searches Incident To Arrest

Once a custodial arrest is made within a home, officers may search the _______________ of the person arrested.

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Once a custodial arrest is made within a home, officers may search the lunge area of the person arrested.

When a custodial arrest of _____________ of a motor vehicle is made, for any charge, officers may search the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle (including all containers, open or closed) incident to arrest.

For officer safety, without probable cause or reasonable suspicion but incident to arrest, an officer may look in spaces immediately adjacent to the place where the suspect was arrested (closets and other areas where an attack against the officer could originate).