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Drake is a police officer. he has been monitoring james, a suspected drug dealer. drake is aware of the fourth amendment's prohibition. therefore, even though he knew he would find evidence on searching james's house, he decides to apprehend james in a public place while indulging in the illegal act. in this case, drake's decision is an example of

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This decision is an example of "demonstration of reasonableness".

Drake's decision is reasonable as if he does the otherwise he may lose the criminal as the fourth amendment provides everyone the right e to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures etc.
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