Illegal Searches & Seizures
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6 pages. With major U.S. cities not far from the Mexican border, the State of California finds itself in a unique geographic position for illegal smuggling. Consequently, police officers are often tempted to search vehicles traveling local highways without probable cause. Various legal cases are cited and it is argued that the Courts must serve a 'greater good' and work to stop illegal searches. Several ideas to stop the problem are presented including harsher penalties for police officers who conduct searches illegally and the requirement that vehicle operators sign consent forms prior to the commencement of any search. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Policesc.wps

Legal Precedent For The Suppression Of Evidence
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A 12 page analysis of a case against two cocaine dealers in which the writer presents a defense via suppression of evidence rules as a rersult of illegal search and seizure processes that occurred. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Druglaw.wps

Search & Seizure
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A 9 page paper that discusses the debate between protecting society and avoiding police harassment as it relates to the search and seizure issue. The writer argues that the only answer resides in interdependence of the separate 'agencies' (community and police) with each other. The paper explores the issue based on a history of the use of search and seizure, the making of the exclusionary law and the 1995 loosening of that law, and how police and individuals can solve the issue through community involvement. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Searsiez.wps

Police Brutality
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In 5 pages, the author argues that people generally form their opinions from the media about police brutality. The well-known example of the Rodney King incident is used to show that the media is biased in their portrayal of the police. The media left out footage of the tape that was both important and necessary in showing what King did before the police beat him. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCpolbru.doc

Police Brutality
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This 5 page paper takes a look at New York City’s finest at its not so fine moments in recent history. The Luima and Diallo cases are noted in the context of statistics relayed by Amnesty International. Ideas as to why brutality among officers occurs is explored through a look at studies on the subject. The paper begins by looking at Serpico’s experience when he uncovered corruption in the sixties. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA38NYPD.rtf