In United States V

question 48

Multiple Choice

In United States v.Forrester,the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the issue of whether,without a search warrant,the government can obtain e-mail addresses and information regarding Internet sites visited through installation of a surveillance device at the location of the Internet service provider.How did the court rule?

• A) The government violated the defendant's constitutional rights because no warrant was obtained.
• B) Obtaining the information did not constitute a Fourth Amendment search,because the defendant did not have an expectation to privacy in emails or websites visited.
• C) Obtaining the information constituted a Fourth Amendment search,but the defendant's constitutional right to privacy was not violated.
• D) Obtaining the information did not constitute a Fourth Amendment search,but the defendant's due process rights were violated.

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Definitions:

NCI

Non-controlling interest, representing the portion of equity ownership in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the amount earned from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Pre-Acquisition Entry

An accounting entry made to record the assets and liabilities of a company before it is officially acquired by another entity.

Direct Non-Controlling Interest

A portion of equity interest in a subsidiary not directly held by the parent company but rather through a direct subsidiary.