Scenario: A police officer observes an individual walking in…
Scenario: A police officer observes an individual walking in a neighborhood late at night. Without any reasonable suspicion or probable cause, the officer stops the individual and demands to search their bag. Despite the individual’s protest that they are not doing anything illegal, the officer insists on the search and finds illegal substances inside the bag. The officer arrests the individual and charges them with possession of illegal drugs. During the trial, the individual argues that the search was unlawful, as the officer had no probable cause or warrant to conduct the search. The prosecution claims that the search was justified based on the circumstances of the individual being in the area late at night. Which amendment could the individual cite in challenging the arrest?
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