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Automobile Exception and Practical Strategies for Dealing With Police

9/2/2015

 
Starter 4- Carroll v US 
  1. Read the article here:  Carroll v US
  2. Summarize the ruling in your own words
  3. Practically speaking, what do you think this means for you, as a driver, if you get pulled over?
  4. This summary has been written by a officer of the law. Why do you think he/she believes that the Carroll v US ruling has “had a tremendously positive impact on police operations.” Explain.

Questions of the Day

  1. What are your legal rights and obligations when pulled over in a moving vehicle?
  2. What is the best way to handle law enforcement to ensure the protection of their rights and a positive outcome when in a moving vehicle?

Warrant Review:
  1. What are they?
  2. How do you get one?
  3. What are some exceptions to the 'warrant requirement?'
  4. Why do you think warrants might be excepted from moving vehicles? Ideas/theories?

Handout: The Motor Vehicle Exemption from the Warrant Requirement
  1. Read, Annotate. Beware of legal language – jot down any uncertainties while you annotate and we'll clear them up for the class.
  2. What was most surprising for you about this?
  3. What impact does this have for you, practically speaking?

Practical Strategies
Youtube video: Police Encounters for Dummies (38 min)  

Truth versus Perceived Truth 
Police generally have a more advanced understanding of your legal requirements than you do. Let’s watch this guy deal with the border patrol. He knows his rights, and uses them to be kind of a jerk. I don't advocate doing this yourself in ANY way, but it is interesting insofar as the legal language/officer reaction is concerned.   Border Patrol Video   (15 min)

Questions for Police Officers
  1. Brainstorm at least 3 questions for the police officers coming tomorrow.  These questions could be about anything- specific questions about rights/scenarios, larger questions about the career or policing, etc.  
  2. In your groups, share your questions with each other.   Come up with at least 3 more as a group, add those to each of your lists.
  3. Share out to class a few questions from each group

Street Law Project Brainstorm
Use the resources on my DP to craft a vision for your project. Think about the following 2 things:
  1. What topic would you like to pursue further? 
  2. What form will your exhibition take (poster, cartoon, article, etc – see project handout for a more detailed list of suggestions).
  3. Bounce some ideas off of me or your friends – it's what we're here for!

HOMEWORK:  None.  Enjoy your night!

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