Lecture Six: Criminal Procedure and Real Property Basics

This lecture integrates two essential components of the bar exam: Criminal Procedure and Real Property. It covers constitutional protections in criminal prosecutions, key doctrines related to property ownership, estates, and land use. The discussion includes the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments, as well as various property interests and landlord-tenant relationships.

Takeaways

Criminal procedure is primarily concerned with constitutional protections.

The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

A valid search typically requires a warrant supported by probable cause.

Exceptions to the warrant requirement include exigent circumstances and consent.

The exclusionary rule renders evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment inadmissible.

Miranda warnings are necessary during custodial interrogations.

Double jeopardy prevents multiple prosecutions for the same offense.

Real property law focuses on rights and interests in land.

Fee simple absolute is the most complete ownership interest.

Landlords have specific duties to maintain habitable conditions.

Criminal Procedure, Real Property, Bar Exam, Constitutional Protections, Property Ownership, Estates, Land Use, Legal Rights, Law Enforcement, Due Process