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United States V. Robinson, Thomas E. Downey Jr., Patrick J. Alcox, Thomas F. Harper, Michael Kieffer
United States V. Robinson, Thomas E. Downey Jr., Patrick J. Alcox, Thomas F. Harper, Michael Kieffer
Cleveland State Law Review
This article provides an overview of fourth amendment litigation that focused on the question of what constitutes an “unreasonable” search. The Supreme Court had previously provided guidance in Terry v. Ohio and Chimel v. California. This article provides a brief overview of these cases, and then it turns to more thoroughly examine the decision in US v. Robinson.
Katz And The Fourth Amendment: A Reasonable Expectation Of Privacy Or, A Man's Home Is His Fort, Richard L. Aynes
Katz And The Fourth Amendment: A Reasonable Expectation Of Privacy Or, A Man's Home Is His Fort, Richard L. Aynes
Cleveland State Law Review
While there are a great many cases and commentaries treating fourth amendment rights, little attention has been given to the circumstances that must exist in order for it to be said that a search and seizure has taken place. The purpose of this note is to explore the issues involved in determining when the conduct of law enforcement officers constitutes a search and seizure. Consideration will be given to Katz v. United States, which established the test to be applied in making this determination; to the application of Katz and its effect upon fourth amendment protections; to alternatives for the …