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To: July 4th
If you saw the California Supreme Court ruling today on the 4th amendment you'd realize that even if Simon is elected, California isn't joining the Union any time soon.
23 posted on 03/04/2002 7:50:47 PM PST by Demidog
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To: Demidog
Unfortunately, their ruling is perfectly in line with the US Supreme Court. We're doing 'search and seizure' in Crim Law right now, and the decision - while really terrible, in practicality - is correct in interpretation of the law.

See Atwater v. Lago Vista. The Fourth Amendment does not forbid a warrantless arrest for a minor criminal offense, such as a misdemeanor seatbelt violation punishable only by a fine.
26 posted on 03/04/2002 8:00:07 PM PST by July 4th
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