This presentation aims to demystify the practical application of the Fourth Amendment by addressing five key questions:

1. The Actor: Who conducted the search or seizure? (Government actors only)
2. Protection: Is the area or object protected by the Fourth Amendment?
3. Defining “Search” and “Seizure”: Did a “search” or “seizure” occur?
4. Justification: Was the search or seizure justified by consent, an exception, or a warrant?
5. Preserving Evidence: Can other legal doctrines uphold evidence when justification is lacking?

In essence, this presentation provides a concise understanding of how the Fourth Amendment operates in practice.