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This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 1 active question. Spotting how it is built is the repair: read each example's “why it's attractive” before the “why it's wrong.”

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  • CRIMINAL1

Example wrong choices

  • 14579_the_uncurtained_window · CRIMINAL · Choice AYes, because the constables' clandestine observation of the silver violated Sarah's reasonable expectation of privacy concerning activities occurring within her home.

    Why it's attractive

    Sarah exposed the items; no reasonable expectation of privacy exists for items visible through uncurtained windows.

    Why it's wrong

    Sarah exposed the items; no reasonable expectation of privacy exists for items visible through uncurtained windows.

  • 14579_the_uncurtained_window · CRIMINAL · Choice BNo, because regardless of the lawfulness of the constables' conduct beforehand, they ultimately obtained a warrant to search Sarah's home.

    Why it's attractive

    Warrants do not cure prior illegal searches if the warrant info is tainted.

    Why it's wrong

    Warrants do not cure prior illegal searches if the warrant info is tainted.

  • 14579_the_uncurtained_window · CRIMINAL · Choice CYes, because the liturgical silver could not be observed by the constables from any public vantage point.

    Why it's attractive

    Visibility from a public street is not required; visibility from any non-protected area is sufficient.

    Why it's wrong

    Visibility from a public street is not required; visibility from any non-protected area is sufficient.

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