Question 1

Formally charging a suspect with a crime does not automatically flow from an arrest.

Accepted Answer

Just because someone is arrested does not mean that they will be charged with a crime. Charges are typically filed after a thorough investigation and review of evidence by the prosecuting agency.

Question 2

In ________,the Supreme Court ruled that violation of the knock and announce requirement for the service of a search warrant will no longer result in the suppression of evidence found during the execution of the search warrant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________,the Supreme Court ruled that violation...

Question 3

If the affidavit and search warrant are for the search and seizure of ________,the search can be pretty extensive.It is permissible to search closets,under beds,in dresser drawers,in medicine cabinets,and in kitchen cupboards.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the affidavit and search warrant are...

Question 4

The Thirteenth,Fourteenth,and Fifteenth Amendments were all designed to guarantee the freedoms and equal protection of the laws for all citizens,especially the former slaves.

Accepted Answer

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery, the Fourteenth Amendment provided equal protection under the law for all citizens, and the Fifteenth Amendment gave voting rights to African American men. All three amendments were created to ensure equal treatment and protection for former slaves and all citizens.

Question 5

Final ratification of the Constitution of the United States was delayed because some states wanted guarantees that individual liberties would be safeguarded from potential oppression by the newly formed government.These guarantees came in the form of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution known as the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to address concerns about protecting individual liberties and to ultimately gain support for ratification from states that were hesitant to do so without such guarantees.

Question 6

The Hurtado v.California case attempted the process of the "shorthand doctrine" but instead,ratified the "fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine."

Accepted Answer

The Hurtado v. California case did not involve either the "shorthand doctrine" or the "fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine." It was a case about the defendant's right to a grand jury indictment, and the Supreme Court ultimately held that the Fifth Amendment's grand jury provision did not apply to the states.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a requirement for a plain view search to be legal?

Accepted Answer

For a plain view search to be legal, the officer must be lawfully present at the location, the evidence must be in plain view and its incriminating character must be immediately apparent, and the discovery of the evidence must be inadvertent. A limited search is not a requirement for the plain view doctrine to apply.

Question 8

Evidence obtained from an unreasonable search and seizure cannot be used as the basis for learning about or collecting new admissible evidence not known about before is the

Accepted Answer

The fruits of the poisonous tree doctrine states that evidence obtained illegally or as a result of an unreasonable search and seizure cannot be used as the basis for learning about or collecting new admissible evidence not known about before. This means that any evidence obtained through an illegal search is tainted and cannot be used in court, as well as any evidence obtained later as a result of that illegal search.

Question 9

The Supreme Court ruled in the 1981 case of ________ that when a police officer makes a lawful custodial arrest of the occupant of an automobile,the officer may search the vehicle's passenger compartment including any open or closed containers found in the vehicle compartment.It does not include the trunk.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Supreme Court ruled in the 1981...

Question 10

The two major benefits derived from securing prior judicial approval for arrests are that the approval relieves the law enforcement officer of the burden of proving the legality of the arrest,and it provides for automatic approval of evidence to be used during the trial for the crime the person was arrested for.

Accepted Answer

The two major benefits derived from securing prior judicial approval for arrests are not that the approval relieves the law enforcement officer of the burden of proving the legality of the arrest and provides for automatic approval of evidence. In fact, obtaining a warrant does require a higher level of evidence before an arrest can be made and evidence collected during the arrest may still be challenged in court. However, prior judicial approval does provide assurance to law enforcement that their actions are legal and can help prevent violations of individuals' rights.

Question 11

The most preferred method of affecting an arrest is under the authority of a warrant.

Accepted Answer

Arresting someone under the authority of a warrant means that a judge has issued a legal document allowing law enforcement officials to take the person into custody. This is typically the most preferred method of making an arrest because it ensures that there is probable cause for the arrest and protects the rights of the individual being arrested. However, in some cases, law enforcement officials may also be able to make an arrest without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed.

Question 12

In 1969,the United States Supreme Court limited the scope of a search when it ruled in ________ that a warrantless search of the defendant's entire house,following his lawful arrest in the house on a burglary charge was unreasonable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1969,the United States Supreme Court limited...

Question 13

The law allows an officer to make warrantless arrests in felony cases provided reasonable grounds or probable cause exists to make the arrest.

Accepted Answer

This is a well-established legal principle known as the "probable cause" standard for arrest. It is rooted in the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. In order to make a warrantless arrest for a felony, the officer must have a reasonable belief that the person has committed or is about to commit a crime, based on the totality of the circumstances. However, this does not mean that officers can arrest anyone they suspect of a felony without any evidence or justification; there must be some objective basis for the arrest.

Question 14

According to the courts,any new evidence seized resulting from unreasonably seized evidence is also tainted and is not admissible in court.This is based on the

Accepted Answer

The doctrine that states that any new evidence seized resulting from unreasonably seized evidence is also tainted and is not admissible in court is called the fruits of the poisonous tree doctrine. This doctrine is based on the idea that evidence obtained illegally or unreasonably is tainted and therefore any evidence derived from it will also be tainted. The other choices (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe this principle.

Question 15

Procedural law deals with processes of arrest,search and seizure,interrogations,confessions,admissibility of evidence and testifying in court and therefore changes less frequently than does substantive law.

Accepted Answer

Procedural law indeed governs the processes mentioned, but it can change frequently due to new court rulings, legislative updates, and evolving interpretations of constitutional rights, similar to substantive law.

Question 16

In Minnesota v.Dickerson,why was the defendant not convicted?

Accepted Answer

The defendant was not convicted because the evidence of cocaine was obtained through an illegal search. The officer's manipulation of the object in the defendant's pocket went beyond the scope of a pat down search, violating the defendant's Fourth Amendment rights. Therefore, the evidence was suppressed and could not be used to convict the defendant.

Question 17

An offense committed in the presence of an officer can be the basis of an arrest without a warrant."In the presence of" includes the use of any or all of the five senses - sight,hearing,taste,touch,or smell.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. If an officer witnesses an offense using any of their five senses, they have the authority to make an arrest without a warrant.

Question 18

The ________ must particularly describe the place to be searched.The description must be sufficient to distinguish the location from all others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ must particularly describe the place...

Question 19

The landmark Supreme Court ruling that allows stop and frisk procedures is

Accepted Answer

The landmark Supreme Court ruling that allows stop and frisk procedures is Terry v. Ohio (1968). This case established that police officers can stop and frisk individuals if they have reasonable suspicion that the individual is involved in criminal activity and is armed and dangerous. It is important to note that this ruling has been the subject of criticism and controversy regarding its potential for racial profiling and violation of Fourth Amendment rights.

Question 20

A search warrant is a written order,in the name of the judge,signed by a district attorney,exercising proper authority,and directing a law enforcement officer to search for specific property and bring it before the court.

Accepted Answer

A search warrant is signed by a judge or magistrate, not a district attorney, authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct a search of a specified place and seize evidence.

Quiz 2: Legal Aspects of Investigation