Constitutional Rights at school?

[Andrew Hospodor]

Originally Posted by tkwetzel

No...you do not give yourself up to be searched. I would not let anyone at school search me unless they had probable cause, which they would never have. Schools push the limit when it comes to infringing on student's rights.



If the officer believes you are doing something illegal and has probable cause he can search you and/or your vehicle. If someone is in imminent danger, that is probable cause enough to search, meaning that the cop would not be breaking the fourth amendment. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to act against any of the amendments. There are a few exceptions, like felons who lose their rights when they are convicted.

In the state of CA, I believe you do give up your 4th amendment, but I am not positive. However, in a private school they can search you by virtue of the fact "they are not the gov't," which is what the contstitution protects you from. Plus, they are a private instituion on private property, not public property.

Thanks for listening