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How many "No trespassing" signs were affixed to the gate? How big were they? correct answers 8. They were commercial signs measuring 10 inches x 14 inches. What were the steps Drumpf took to protect his home? correct answers 1. Built a 3 ft. chain link fence surrounding the property entirely and secured by a vertical latch mechanism. 2. Fully boarded all windows except back ones. 3. All doors and windows were secured by burglar bars. 4. Blocked visibility of the front porch by placing wood panels over them. 5. 8 "No trespassing" signs as well as one "beware of dog" signs affixed to gate. 6. Additional "no trespassing" sign inside of the enclosed porch. What did the investigation have at the time the officers crossed into Drumpf's yard? correct answers 1. Unsuccessful controlled buy by a confidential informant 2. Two deliveries; one outside the gate by a person, one inside the gate by a delivery drone. 3. 3 neighbors who were not aware that there was drug activity at the home of Drumpf and had not ever witnessed anyone approach the home. Law Enforcement Officers have long been permitted to approach a home and knock on the door, regardless of whether they have a warrant. (Knock-and-talks on their own are constitutional). correct answers -Kentucky v. King -Florida v. Jardines -U.S. v. Carloss During a drug sting operation, police officers mistakenly went into the wrong apartment to arrest a suspect because they smelled burnt marijuana. After knocking loudly and hearing movement inside, the officers feared that evidence was being destroyed. The officers kicked down the door and arrested three individuals. None of them were the suspect the police were actually chasing, as he had run into a different building. The trial court allowed the evidence under the "exigent circumstances rule". State Supreme Court reversed, saying that the exigent circumstances rule did not apply because the officers impermissibly created the exigent circumstance which led to entry of the apartment. Case was appealed to SCOTUS correct answers Kentucky v. King The exigent circumstances rule allows law enforcement to lawfully gain entry into a residence without a warrant to prevent occupants from destroying evidence, so long as the officers knock first and announce their presence. correct answers Kentucky v. King (Majority; Alito) Occur when a law enforcement officer has a probable cause but no time to secure a warrant. correct answers Exigent circumstances Under what circumstances may a law enforcement officer gain entry to a residence under the exigent circumstances rule? correct answers 1. Deliver emergency aid 2. Pursue a fleeing subject 3. prevent the imminent destruction of evidence.