Author Question: Which of the following factors are used to determine if an area is considered an open field? A) ... (Read 47 times)

aabwk4 · **on:** Aug 25, 2018

Which of the following factors are used to determine if an area is considered an open field?

A) The proximity of the area to the house
B) Whether the area is included within a fence or another enclosure surrounding the house
C) The nature of the use to which the land/property is being put
D) The steps taken by the resident to protect the area from observation
E) All of the above

Question 2

Explain why there are probable cause hearings and why the timing of the hearing is important.

What will be an ideal response?

kristenb95 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

A good answer should discuss that a probable cause hearing can occur before and arrest in order to secure a warrant or promptly after an arrest. The explanation should also address that the hearing is adversarial by nature and it should take place within 48 hours of arrest.