Search and Seizure in Open Fields

The 4th Amendment protects reasonable expectations of privacy even though such expectations are not mentioned in the language of the Amendment. For this discussion, choose and examine a precedential case that addresses open fields (other than Oliver).

In your main post:

  • Articulate whether, based on the case you selected, posting a no trespassing sign creates a reasonable expectation of privacy. Include your rationale for your decision.
  • Explain how your case selection relates to whether open fields are protected from search and seizure.
  • Differentiate between the constitutional requirements for protected searches and unprotected searches as they relate to the duties of a criminal justice professional.