The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith
48. Homes and the Fourth Amendment
The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith
Pamela C. Corley [+]
Southern Methodist University
Pamela C. Corley is an associate professor of political science at Southern Methodist University. She specializes in judicial politics.
Description
The Supreme Court has recognized that the Fourth Amendment gives the home special protection. However, police can come into your home without a warrant and search if there’s an emergency situation. Since the Fourth Amendment only protects people from “unreasonable” searches, there are times when an emergency means the police are acting reasonably.