Arrest Allows House Search
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Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
19863_prayer_tote_search · CRIMINAL · Choice ANo, because officers need a warrant for every closed container after any arrest.
Why it's attractive
the word every is too broad once the container is in the grabbing area
Why it's wrong
the word every is too broad once the container is in the grabbing area
19863_prayer_tote_search · CRIMINAL · Choice BNo, because an arrest warrant can never support any search.
Why it's attractive
the question asks search incident to arrest, not whether an arrest warrant is a search warrant
Why it's wrong
the question asks search incident to arrest, not whether an arrest warrant is a search warrant
19863_prayer_tote_search · CRIMINAL · Choice DYes, because a lawful arrest lets officers search the entire home.
Why it's attractive
entire home is much wider than hand-reach area
Why it's wrong
entire home is much wider than hand-reach area
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