Chapter 6 Review

If a person asserts their Miranda privilege to remain silent during police questioning, that silence can be used as evidence of guilt.​

False

Describe the 1970 California Supreme Court decision that defines "general knowledge" in reference to judicial notice.​

In 1970, the California Supreme Court decided that the judge has the right to take "general knowledge" and make his/her own story with some said facts, even if those facts are not yet proven.

What are the requirements of the physician-patient privilege? What are some of the exceptions created in some jurisdictions?​

The requirements of the physician-patient privilege are to have your doctor have your medical information discrete from anyone that you don't want to know. Some exceptions include, but are not limited to, lawsuits, abortion, health care workers, etc. If one is trying to sue someone for an injury and they have to confirm that injury, medical papers will need to be exposed. In some states, minors need to notify their parents about their abortion decision and sometimes get their approval. If one is moved to another hospital, the previous hospital has to notify the current hospital about one's condition in order for the patient to receive the proper care.

The privilege against self-incrimination is found in the Fifth Amendment.​

True

Prosecutors have a privilege not to reveal the identity of confidential __________.​

informants