Reading Assignment for Section 5.4
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 5.4: Arrest and Search Procedures.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you’ll learn the critical steps involved in arrest and search procedures during drug-related investigations. You’ll explore the legal requirements for obtaining warrants, conducting searches, and processing arrests while upholding constitutional protections. By the end, you’ll understand how to handle and document evidence properly and mitigate legal challenges related to searches and admissibility.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 5.4: Arrest and Search Procedures
- SLO 1: Explain the importance of proper arrest and search procedures in drug-related investigations, including their role in upholding constitutional protections and ensuring admissibility of evidence.
- SLO 2: Identify the steps for obtaining and executing search warrants in drug cases and describe the legal exceptions that allow warrantless searches.
- SLO 3: Outline the legal requirements for conducting arrests, including establishing probable cause, providing Miranda rights, and processing suspects while respecting due process.
- SLO 4: Discuss the proper handling, securing, and documentation of evidence to maintain its integrity and admissibility in court.
- SLO 5: Analyze key legal challenges, such as suppression of evidence and claims of unlawful searches, and describe strategies law enforcement can use to mitigate these risks.
Modification History File Created: 10/09/2024 Last Modified: 11/14/2024
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