Introduction
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is a limitation on both state and federal government power to make arrests, search people and their property, and seize objects and contraband, such as illegal drugs or weapons. These policy limits are the bedrock of search and seizure law and are ultimately at the root of your right to privacy.
Preparation
Analyze the following U.S. Supreme Court case:
Review the following Case Brief Example:
Instructions
Complete the Limitations of the Fourth Amendment Template [DOCX] Download Limitations of the Fourth Amendment Template [DOCX] in which you:
- Prepare a two-page case brief of Carpenter v. United States and the Supreme Court’s extension of Fourth Amendment protection to cell phones and locations.
- Use the Riley v. California [DOCX], in the Preparation section, as an example.
- Explain the dissenting opinions of Justices Gorsuch, Alito, Thomas, and Kennedy, including your understanding of their arguments and whether the arguments are valid.
- Support your writing with at least three credible, relevant, and appropriate academic sources.
- Write in an articulate and well-organized manner that is grammatically correct and free of spelling, typographical, formatting, and/or punctuation errors.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
- Review the limitations of the Fourth Amendment.
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Week 8 – Limitations of the Fourth Amendment
Case Brief
Case Name: Carpenter v. United States
Facts of the Case
Procedural History
Issue(s)
Decision by the Court
Reasoning and Rule of Law Applied by the Court
Analysis and Importance of the Case
Dissenting Opinions
1. Justice Alito
Analysis:
2. Justice Thomas
Analysis:
3. Justice Gorsuch
Analysis:
4. Justice Kennedy
Analysis:
Conclusion
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