1. Read this case: A Virginia police officer relied on a tip that Mr. Harris was driving while intoxicated . The tip described Harris, his automobile, and the direction he was traveling in considerable detail.  When Harris was pulled over by the officer, he reeked of alcohol; his speech as slurred; and he failed the sobriety test. The Virginia court  found that this was an unreasonable search and seizure because the police relied on an anonymous informant and did not independently verify that Harris was driving while inebriated.  2. Do you agree or disagree with the Virginia court?  Explain! (80-100 words)

What is the current interpretation of the Fourth Amendment (See Katz v. United States). In other words, when does Government violate the Fourth Amendment?  

Give an example for only three types of evidence listed below: Instrumentalities of crime: Fruit of a crime: Contraband: Incriminating statements: Evidence of criminal activity:

The Due Process Clause of the 5th Amendment and the 14th Amendment applies to:

Name at least three advantages of criminal procedures.

Regarding the Fourth Amendment, explain the old Trespassory doctrine. In other words, when does Government violate the 4th Amendment according to the Trespassory doctrine? 

14th Amendment, Section 1: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.  1. Is there any clause (=provision) of the 14th Amendment that protects noncitizens and foreign nationals regardless of their immigration status? Explain?

Some states have banned death penalty. However, the federal government continues to execute inmates sentenced to death. Explain why death penalty is still constitutional for the federal government. Note: the answer is found in the 5th Amendment and in the 14th Amendment. See text below: Fifth Amendment No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Explain what criminal law and criminal procedure are all about and the relationship between these two concepts

Warrantless evidence collected by the police through eavesdropping of loud conversation in a restaurant is admissible in court.