Arizona V. Case Briefs

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Brief

Arizona v. Hicks
480 U.S. 321 (1987)

Facts:

A bullet was fired through the floor of Hick’s apartment on April 18th, 1987. The bullet injured a man in the apartment below Hick’s apartment. Police officers arrived at Hick’s apartment to investigate the shooting. Upon investigating, the police officers seized 3 weapons and a stocking mask. Also, while investigating, one of the police officers noticed expensive stereo equipment. Officer Nelson suspected that this equipment was stolen so he recorded the serial numbers. To do this, Officer Nelson had to move through other items including a turntable which he also suspected to be stolen. Officer Nelson’s suspicions were correct as it was confirmed that the equipment was indeed stolen.