Question

what was the main issue with the \writs of assistance\ before the fourth amendment? they allowed searches without probable cause they applied only to foreigners they were limited to property searches they were only valid for six months what was the supreme courts ruling in george carrolls case regarding warrantless car searches? a warrant was always required for car searches the search was unconstitutional regardless of cause car searches were allowed if there was probable cause car searches could only occur after an arrest what did officer mcfadden find inside mr. terrys coat when he frisked him? a knife drugs a gun a wallet

Explanation:

Writs of assistance allowed general - warrants for searches without probable cause, which was a major concern before the Fourth Amendment. In the case of George Carroll, the Supreme Court ruled that car searches were allowed if there was probable cause. In the Terry v. Ohio case, Officer McFadden found a gun when frisking Mr. Terry.

Answer:

1. They allowed searches without probable cause
2. Car searches were allowed if there was probable cause
3. A gun