David A. Stein Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy Criminal Law/Criminal Procedure

Homework Assignment #43

Instructions: Read the Katz vs. U.S case and answer the following questions

1) Why did the F.B.I. arrest Katz?

2) How did the F.B.I. obtain its evidence? Why did Katz object to this method?

3) Why did The Supreme Court decide to hear this case?

4) How did The Supreme Court rule in this case? Why would this ruling be important?

5) In Justice Harlan’s concurring opinion, what two things must the court consider when

deciding if a Fourth Amendment violation has taken place?

6) Explain what is meant by the phrase ‘The Right To Privacy Even In Public Places’