Which of the following indicates a person has an actual expectation of privacy?

• A. Displaying items openly in public
• B. Concealing something in a suitcase
• C. Leaving belongings on a car seat
• D. Smoking in a public space

Answer: (B)

A person demonstrates an actual expectation of privacy when they take reasonable steps to conceal their belongings from public view. Concealing something in a suitcase signifies that the individual intends to keep that item private and does not wish for it to be seen or accessed by others. This action illustrates a subjective expectation of privacy, which aligns with the understanding that individuals can have a reasonable expectation that their personal belongings are safeguarded when they make an effort to shield them from public observation.

In contrast, displaying items openly in public, leaving belongings on a car seat, or smoking in a public space do not involve actions that indicate a desire for privacy. These behaviors suggest that there is no actual expectation of privacy for the items or activities involved because they are occurring in places where the expectation for privacy is inherently low or non-existent.