Which of the Following Is True of the Right to Search

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the right to search a person, automobile, or premises?

• A) Officers making an arrest do not need a search warrant to search the arrested person.
• B) Officers making an arrest need a search warrant to search the immediate area around that person for weapons.
• C) The right to search for evidence is not extended to the premises of persons not suspected of criminal conduct.
• D) Building inspectors have the right to inspect for building code violations without a warrant if the owner of the premises objects.
• E) A warrantless inspection of commercial premises is unconstitutional and violates the Fourth Amendment.

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Definitions:

Forced into Bankruptcy

A situation where an individual or company is legally compelled into declaring bankruptcy by creditors or legal action, often due to inability to pay outstanding debts.

Unsecured Claims

Claims or debts in a bankruptcy that are not backed by any collateral and therefore rank lower in priority for repayment.

Bankruptcy Proceedings

The legal process through which individuals or businesses unable to pay their debts can seek relief from some or all of them under the jurisdiction of a bankruptcy court.

Twelve or More Creditors

A situation where an individual or entity owes debts to twelve or more separate creditors, often relevant in bankruptcy contexts.