Case Study: Arizona v. Hicks, 480 U.S. 321 (1987)

PART 1:
In a narrative format, brief the Arizona v. Hicks case: detail the facts, issues and court holdings.

PART 2:
Discuss the “plain view” doctrine including its requirements.

PART 3:
Should the “good faith” of a police officer play a role in the “plain view” doctrine?

PART 4:
As a Chief of Police, what training would you institute for your officers after studying the Supreme Court Decision in Arizona v. Hicks?

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