1. Suppose someone fired a bullet through the floor of an apartment into the apartment below. The police entered the shooter's apartment looking for the shooter, other weapons, and possibly for victims.While they were in the apartment, the police discovered weapons and a stocking cap.The police also noticed stereo equipment and, suspecting that it was stolen, recorded the serial numbers.In order to read all of the numbers, the police moved some of the equipment.When the police headquarters notified the police that the equipment was stolen, the police officers seized it.

a. If you worked as a paralegal for the defense team, what arguments would you make to convince the court to suppress the evidence?

b. If you worked for the prosecution, what arguments would you make to convince the court that the search was legal?

c. Which side has the most persuasive arguments?