In Samson V

question 33

Multiple Choice

In Samson v. California (2006) , SCOTUS expanded the ruling from U.S. v. Knights , holding that law enforcement officers can search parolees' homes: ​

• A)only with reasonable suspicion.
• B)without either warrants or individualized reasonable suspicion.
• C)only with warrants.
• D)only with probable cause.

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