Reading Assignment for Section 2.3

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 2.3: Arrest (Note: This section spans multiple pages).

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll learn about the legal standard of probable cause and its critical role in justifying arrests, supported by landmark cases. You’ll explore the process for obtaining arrest warrants and how they protect constitutional rights. Additionally, you’ll examine the rules governing arrests in different locations, the use of force during arrests, and exceptions that allow warrantless arrests in specific circumstances.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.3

• SLO 1: Define the legal standard of probable cause and explain its role in justifying arrests, referencing key cases such as Illinois v. Gates (1983) and Maryland v. Pringle (2003).
• SLO 2: Describe the process for obtaining an arrest warrant, including the requirements for judicial approval based on factual evidence, and analyze its importance in protecting constitutional rights.
• SLO 3: Evaluate the rules governing the place of arrest, differentiating between arrests in public spaces and private residences, as established in Payton v. New York (1980) and United States v. Watson (1976).
• SLO 4: Analyze the legal framework for the use of force during arrests, including the principles outlined in Tennessee v. Garner (1985) and Graham v. Connor (1989) regarding reasonable and excessive force.
• SLO 5: Assess the protections provided by the Fourth Amendment against unlawful arrests and seizures, and explain how exceptions, such as exigent circumstances, impact warrantless arrests.