CRJ310
WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT
CRJ310
WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT
When we talk about probable cause, we are referring to the reasonable belief that an
individual is going to commit or has already committed a crime or violation of the law. If probable
cause is not established before a search, then any search of that person, belongings, or property will
more than likely be found to be unreasonable. When something is found to be unreasonable, it
means that it will
most likely not be able to be used in court when trying to convict the defendant. In order for there to
be probable cause, there has to be evidence that will support the suspicion. It requires more than just
thinking that someone did something bad, there has to be proof of it. (Busby, 2017)
Now I would like to talk about the exclusionary rule. There are several exceptions to this law
such as if something is in plain sight. If the police pull someone over and they happen to see a bag of
meth in the front seat or on the floorboard, then at that point they can search the vehicle with or
without consent. Or let's say that the police happen to see someone laid out on someone's front porch
obviously stabbed or hurt and the person who committed the crime is inside, they can search the
house for the weapon since the evidence is already right in front of them. (Lawshelf, 2021)
The second reason that one would not have to have a search warrant is if the person gives consent
to the officer. This actually happens all of the time. It mainly happens during traffic stops. If police
suspect unlawful behavior, they will often ask the person if they have permission to search the
vehicle or search the person. If the person says yes, it makes things a lot smoother but if the person
refuses, then they must get a search warrant.
The other reason that police would not need a search warrant is if the search happens due to lawful
