RVs, Tents and Hotel - Mini Course

RVs, motels, and tents often present unique legal challenges when it comes to search and seizure. Knowing how courts define privacy expectations in these places helps officers act confidently and within the law. This class covers the key principles and cases you need to understand to handle these situations effectively.

In RVs, Motels, and Tents, you’ll learn how to determine when a vehicle or tent is considered a home, how to apply search laws to these scenarios, and what to watch out for when dealing with motels and evictions.

What You’ll Learn

• When a Vehicle Becomes a Home
  Understand the factors that make a vehicle legally recognized as a home and what that means for searches.
  
  

• Articulating a Vehicle Search
  Learn the four key factors you need to document to justify a search of a vehicle properly.
  
  

• Police Involvement in Motel Evictions
  Know when and how officers can assist with evicting individuals from motels while staying within the law.
  
  

• When a Tent is a Home
  Find out when a tent is considered a home and what that means for privacy protections.
  
  

• Privacy in Illegally Erected Tents
  Understand whether a person can expect privacy in a tent set up illegally and how that affects your investigation.

By the end of this class, you’ll be ready to handle cases involving RVs, motels, and tents with confidence. You’ll understand how to apply the law to these unique settings and build strong cases that hold up in court.