Which two types of personal property can be seized without Fourth Amendment justification?

The correct pair of personal property that can be seized without Fourth Amendment justification consists of contraband and abandoned property.

Contraband refers to items that are illegal to possess, such as illegal drugs or stolen goods. The rationale behind the ability to seize contraband without a warrant or probable cause is that society has a strong interest in preventing illegal activity and protecting the public from harmful substances or items. Thus, law enforcement officials are allowed to seize contraband when they encounter it, as it poses an immediate threat to public safety.

Abandoned property, on the other hand, is property that the owner has intentionally given up or relinquished any right to. Since the original possessor has not shown any intention to retain ownership, there is no expectation of privacy regarding this property. Law enforcement can seize abandoned property without needing Fourth Amendment justification because it is not protected by privacy rights—the assumption is that the owner has left the property behind willingly.

In contrast, other options like evidence typically require a warrant or probable cause due to the expectation of privacy that individuals retain over their personal property. Liquid assets may not inherently fall into the categories of contraband or abandoned property and could involve more complex legal considerations regarding ownership and privacy rights. Found property also usually requires a certain process to