Author Question: It is not required that the arresting officer tell the subject that he or she is under arrest for ... (Read 146 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

It is not required that the arresting officer tell the subject that he or she is under arrest for the arrest to be valid under the Fourth Amendment.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A police officer has been called to a domestic abuse complaint. The officer knocks on the door and is invited in by the victim. When talking to the victim, the officer sees marijuana and cocaine on the kitchen table. What may the officer do in this situation?

A) The officer must obtain either a warrant or consent to seize the evidence.
B) The officer may seize the evidence because it is in plain view.
C) The officer must call the judge and obtain an Anticipatory Search Warrant.
D) The officer may seize the drugs because they are contraband but may NOT charge anyone with a crime based on possession of a controlled substance.