Reference no: EM131652006
Assignment
Assume a law enforcement officer has probable cause to arrest a defendant for armed assault, and he also has probable cause to believe that the person is hiding in a third person's garage which is attached to the house.
What warrants if any, does the officer need to enter the garage to arrest the defendant? What if the officer is in hot pursuit of the defendant? What if the defendant is known to be injured and unarmed? Provide evidence to support your answer.
Formulate a se of circumstances in which there is probable cause to search but not probable cause to arrest or in which there is probable cause for both arrest and search.
Mr. A walks into a police station and drops three wrist watches on table, and tells an officer that Mr. B robbed a local jewelry store 2 weeks ago. Mr. A will not say anything else in response to police questioning. A quick investigation revels that these watches were among a number of items stolen in a jewelry store robbery.
Do the police have probable cause to do any of the following?
Arrest Mr. A?
Arrest Mr. B?
Search Mr. A's home?
Search Mr. B's home?
Explain in detail if you answered no. If you answered yes draft a complaint or affidavit for a warrant or explain why one is not needed.
Cite references. Standard APA style. New times roman 12 pt.
Length: 4-6 pages.