Question 1

A brief interference with a person's freedom of movement of the duration that can be measured in minutes is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) search. 
B) stop. 
C) arrest. 
D) interrogation. 
A) search. 
B) stop. 
C) arrest. 
D) interrogation.

Question 2

Detective Smith is working on an active sexual assault case.  She has just recently received DNA results back from the lab.  The results specifically pinpoint the person of interest as the suspect.  Detective Smith has obtained an arrest warrant and is hoping that the suspect will give a full confession.
The suspect can claim his constitutional right against ____________ when Detective Smith interrogates him.

Accepted Answer

A) questioning 
B) searches 
C) seizures 
D) self-incrimination 
A) questioning 
B) searches 
C) seizures 
D) self-incrimination

Question 3

Officer Goldman responds to a call of an active shooter during a home invasion at a local residence.  Officer Goldman arrives on the scene and quickly surveys the residence.  He and his partner immediately enter the home and see the suspect.  They command the suspect to drop his weapon, and the suspect responds by dropping the weapon.  Officer Goldman arrests the suspect and searches him.
Once the suspect is taken into custody, Officer Goldman immediately searches him.  He is allowed to do this without a warrant due to:

Accepted Answer

A) search incident to a lawful arrest. 
B) consent. 
C) exigent circumstances. 
D) the  exclusionary rule. 
A) search incident to a lawful arrest. 
B) consent. 
C) exigent circumstances. 
D) the  exclusionary rule.

Question 4

If an individual consents to a search, officers do not need probable cause or any level of suspicion to justify the search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the recent Arizona v. Gant case on searches?

Accepted Answer

A) It upheld the ruling of the Arizona Supreme Court that the search of Gant's vehicle was an unreasonable search. 
B) It reversed the ruling of the Arizona Supreme Court and upheld the search by officers as reasonable. 
C) It did not rule on the issue, but remanded the case back the Arizona State Supreme Court. 
D) It upheld the ruling of the Arizona Supreme Court that the search was a reasonable search. 
A) It upheld the ruling of the Arizona Supreme Court that the search of Gant's vehicle was an unreasonable search. 
B) It reversed the ruling of the Arizona Supreme Court and upheld the search by officers as reasonable. 
C) It did not rule on the issue, but remanded the case back the Arizona State Supreme Court. 
D) It upheld the ruling of the Arizona Supreme Court that the search was a reasonable search.

Question 6

The Bill of Rights is found in the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Bill of Rights is found in...

Question 7

Police officers must establish ____________________ to obtain a warrant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Police officers must establish ____________________ to obtain...

Question 8

If an individual voluntarily stops to speak with an officer, he is not been "seized," because he is free to move along whenever he chooses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The exclusionary rule does not necessarily require that cases against defendants be dismissed when constitutional rights have been violated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Miranda v. Arizona (1966), law enforcement must inform the individual in custody of his or her right to an attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Chief Justice ____________________ established the Miranda warnings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chief Justice ____________________ established the Miranda warnings....

Question 12

The U.S. Supreme Court created the stop-and-frisk exception in ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Terry v. O

Question 13

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that officers are permitted to intrude on private lands that are open areas in the case of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Oliver v.

Question 14

The Supreme Court ruled in Chimel v. California (1969)that in order to preserve evidence and protect the safety of the officer and the public after a lawful arrest, the arrestee and the immediate area around the arrestee may be searched for weapons and criminal evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which two decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court laid the foundation for Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?

Accepted Answer

A) Escobedo v. Illinois (1964)and Massiah v. U. S. (1964) 
B) Mapp v. Ohio (1961)and Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) 
C) Wolf v. Colorado (1949)and Mapp v. Ohio (1961) 
D) Wolf v. Colorado (1949)and Rochin v. California (1952) 
A) Escobedo v. Illinois (1964)and Massiah v. U. S. (1964) 
B) Mapp v. Ohio (1961)and Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) 
C) Wolf v. Colorado (1949)and Mapp v. Ohio (1961) 
D) Wolf v. Colorado (1949)and Rochin v. California (1952)

Question 16

Even if a police officer is acting in the interests of public safety, he or she must obtain a warrant before searching an area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the purpose of allowing searches after lawful arrests?

Accepted Answer

A) To ensure the safety of officers 
B) To make sure the arrestee does not flee 
C) To ensure the arrestee shows the proper respect to the police 
D) To make sure the arrest proceeds smoothly 
A) To ensure the safety of officers 
B) To make sure the arrestee does not flee 
C) To ensure the arrestee shows the proper respect to the police 
D) To make sure the arrest proceeds smoothly

Question 18

The U.S. Supreme Court recently repeated its endorsement of the Miranda requirements in

Accepted Answer

A) Kyllo v. U.S. (2001). 
B) Maryland v. Wilson (1997). 
C) Dickerson v. U.S. (2000). 
D) Romer v. Evans (1995). 
A) Kyllo v. U.S. (2001). 
B) Maryland v. Wilson (1997). 
C) Dickerson v. U.S. (2000). 
D) Romer v. Evans (1995).

Question 19

Consent searches are unconstitutional under the Third Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Detective Smith is working on an active sexual assault case.  She has just recently received DNA results back from the lab.  The results specifically pinpoint the person of interest as the suspect.  Detective Smith has obtained an arrest warrant and is hoping that the suspect will give a full confession.
Detective  Smith obtained a search warrant based on probable cause.  The information most pertinent to the issuance of the search warrant was li k e ly the

Accepted Answer

A) expectation of a confession. 
B) DNA evidence. 
C) th e officer's good-standing with the judge. 
D) past criminal history of the suspect. 
A) expectation of a confession. 
B) DNA evidence. 
C) th e officer's good-standing with the judge. 
D) past criminal history of the suspect.

A brief interference with a person's freedom of movement of the duration that can be measured in minutes is called a(n)

If an individual consents to a search, officers do not need probable cause or any level of suspicion to justify the search.

How did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the recent Arizona v. Gant case on searches?

The Bill of Rights is found in the __________.

Police officers must establish ____________________ to obtain a warrant.

If an individual voluntarily stops to speak with an officer, he is not been "seized," because he is free to move along whenever he chooses.

The exclusionary rule does not necessarily require that cases against defendants be dismissed when constitutional rights have been violated.

According to Miranda v. Arizona (1966), law enforcement must inform the individual in custody of his or her right to an attorney.

Chief Justice ____________________ established the Miranda warnings.

The U.S. Supreme Court created the stop-and-frisk exception in ____________________.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that officers are permitted to intrude on private lands that are open areas in the case of ____________________.

The Supreme Court ruled in Chimel v. California (1969)that in order to preserve evidence and protect the safety of the officer and the public after a lawful arrest, the arrestee and the immediate area around the arrestee may be searched for weapons and criminal evidence.

Which two decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court laid the foundation for Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?

Even if a police officer is acting in the interests of public safety, he or she must obtain a warrant before searching an area.

What is the purpose of allowing searches after lawful arrests?

The U.S. Supreme Court recently repeated its endorsement of the Miranda requirements in

Consent searches are unconstitutional under the Third Amendment.

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A brief interference with a person's freedom of movement of the duration that can be measured in minutes is called a(n)

If an individual consents to a search, officers do not need probable cause or any level of suspicion to justify the search.

How did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the recent Arizona v. Gant case on searches?

The Bill of Rights is found in the __________.

Police officers must establish ____________________ to obtain a warrant.

If an individual voluntarily stops to speak with an officer, he is not been "seized," because he is free to move along whenever he chooses.

The exclusionary rule does not necessarily require that cases against defendants be dismissed when constitutional rights have been violated.

According to Miranda v. Arizona (1966), law enforcement must inform the individual in custody of his or her right to an attorney.

Chief Justice ____________________ established the Miranda warnings.

The U.S. Supreme Court created the stop-and-frisk exception in ____________________.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that officers are permitted to intrude on private lands that are open areas in the case of ____________________.

The Supreme Court ruled in Chimel v. California (1969)that in order to preserve evidence and protect the safety of the officer and the public after a lawful arrest, the arrestee and the immediate area around the arrestee may be searched for weapons and criminal evidence.

Which two decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court laid the foundation for Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?

Even if a police officer is acting in the interests of public safety, he or she must obtain a warrant before searching an area.

What is the purpose of allowing searches after lawful arrests?

The U.S. Supreme Court recently repeated its endorsement of the Miranda requirements in

Consent searches are unconstitutional under the Third Amendment.

Crime and Justice in America

Victimization and Criminal Behavior

The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations

Policing Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Courts and Pretrial Processes

Prosecution and Defense

Determination of Guilt Plea Bargaining and Trials

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Community Corrections Probation and Interrmediate Sanctions

Incarceration and Prison Society

Reentry Into the Community

Juvenile Justice

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