Government Action Requirement
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Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
21040_barnabass_satchel · CRIMINAL · Choice AYes, because the innkeeper searched a private satchel without a warrant.
Why it's attractive
Fourth Amendment only applies to government actors.
Why it's wrong
Fourth Amendment only applies to government actors.
21040_barnabass_satchel · CRIMINAL · Choice BYes, because the constabulary later received the evidence.
Why it's attractive
Evidence receipt doesn't make private search government action.
Why it's wrong
Evidence receipt doesn't make private search government action.
21040_barnabass_satchel · CRIMINAL · Choice DNo, because satchels have no reasonable expectation of privacy.
Why it's attractive
Private search legality doesn't depend on privacy expectations.
Why it's wrong
Private search legality doesn't depend on privacy expectations.
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