Write a case brief of U.S. v. Katz, including facts, procedural history, issue, rule, analysis, and conclusion. Label each component of the brief. Answer the following questions: What is Justice Harlan’s formulation of the privacy test?

Instructional Objectives for this activity:
Describe the reasonable expectation of privacy.

This week’s learning activities have given you insight into the fundamental rights of persons to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures in regard to their homes, persons, papers, and effects The U.S. v. Katz case is a landmark case that tested the concept of privacy under the Fourth Amendment.

After carefully reviewing the material in the learning activities, complete the following:

1. Write a case brief of U.S. v. Katz, including facts, procedural history, issue, rule, analysis, and conclusion. Label each component of the brief.
2. Answer the following questions:
• What is Justice Harlan’s formulation of the privacy test?
• Why did the majority of the Court reject the trespass doctrine?

Full credit requires more than a one- sentence response to Question 2. Furthermore, your response must be analytical, and must demonstrate an appropriate application of the concepts that you are learning. Each answer should be at least one paragraph in length; one or two sentences per answer are not sufficient.

You will be assessed on the accuracy of the brief, and the nature and scope of your response to the questions. Please keep in mind that depth of analysis is important.

In addition, you must proofread your material, and submit it without grammar, spelling, or other mechanical errors.  Finally, remember to use APA format in this and all assignments.

Use your textbook as your primary reference, and use the Internet to supplement your research if necessary.  Cite all of your sources, including the text, lectures, and other sources, using APA guidelines.

Samaha, Joel. (2015). Criminal Procedure, 9th, Ed. Boston, MA: Cengage.