Fourth Amendment Juurisprudence: A Case Study

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Hey, Professor Farris, personal property has long been overlooked in the Fourth Amendment jurisprudence. The Constitution expressly protects the right of the people to be secured; however, the Fourth Amendment rules for searches of effects are comparatively underdeveloped. (Brady, 2016) I believe the right to privacy is affected by the property. Courts hold privacy in personal property that is unattended in public space. When an individual’s personal property is not located in their home or pocket, search law provides some code to whether the property is entitled to the Fourth Amendment. Law enforcement officers search people they come in contact with during arrest; nevertheless, officers search the individual for their safety. The Fourth Amendment

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