In Certain Types of Checkpoints and Roadblocks,no Individualized Suspicion for Any

question 91

Essay

In certain types of checkpoints and roadblocks,no individualized suspicion for any driver or vehicle is required.However,the U.S.Supreme Court's decision in Indianapolis v.Edmond held unconstitutional the use of a roadblock to detect criminal wrongdoing.Explain this case as an exception to the general rule on roadblocks.Do these roadblock cases allowing suspicionless intrusions establish dangerous precedents which will greatly weaken Fourth Amendment protections? Explain your position and provide examples.

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Gravity

The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body (such as Earth) on objects that are on or near its surface, drawing them toward the center of the body.

Mandibles

The lower jaws or jawbones of vertebrates, or the pair of mouthparts in arthropods used for biting and grinding food.

Gills

Respiratory organs found in many aquatic organisms, allowing for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with water.

Statocysts

Statocysts are sensory organs found in some animals, used for detecting gravity and orientation.