Criminal Justice- Ch8

Consent searches are unconstitutional under the Third Amendment. True False

False

The totality of circumstances test is used to determine if sufficient evidence exists for a search warrant. True False

True

How did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the recent Arizona v. Gant case on searches? 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 upheld the ruling of the Arizona Supreme Court that the search was a reasonable search. D) It did not rule on the issue but remanded the case back the Arizona State Supreme Court

A) It upheld the ruling of the Arizona Supreme Court that the search of Gant's vehicle was an unreasonable search.

The U.S. Supreme Court developed the stop-and-frisk exception, whereby a police officer can pat down a suspicious person without a warrant, in the landmark case of A) Terry v. Ohio (1968) B) Mapp v. Ohio (1961) C) Chimel v. California (1969) D) Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

A) Terry v. Ohio (1968)

Which Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court began to create exceptions to the exclusionary rule? A) Warren Burger B) Earl Warren C) William Howard Taft

A) Warren Burger

Hester v. United States (1924) established the _________ A) open fields doctrine B) "broken windows" doctrine C) closed-case doctrine D) plain view doctrine

A) open fields doctrine

Which is true concerning search warrants? A) Judges issue search warrants based on information provided by the police B) All of these are true C) Police officers must provide reliable information when obtaining a search warrant

B) All of these

Which is not part of the Miranda warnings? A) The notice that any statement that you decide to make can be used against you in court B) The right to a speedy trial C) The right to an attorney during interrogation D) The right to remain silent

B) The right to a speedy trial

In what circumstance is the totality of circumstances test used? A) To determine whether an offender is guilty B) To determine whether probable cause exists C) To determine whether police acted appropriately

B) To determine whether probable cause exists

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are collectively called the ____________.

Bill of Rights

Officer Castro notices a car in front of him driving a slow speed. The driver seems to be driving erratically. Officer Castro activates his blue lights and attempts to pull over the car. The driver continues to drive for approximately two additional miles before pulling over. When Officer Castro slowly approaches the car, he smells what seems to be a heavy odor of marijuana. The driver has dilated eyes and slurred speech. There are four individuals in the car. When Officer Castro used his sense of smell to search the car he was using A) proof beyond a reasonable doubt B) reasonable suspicion C) probable cause D) a hunch

C) probable cause

Terry v. Ohio permitted officers the ability to pat down clothing of people on the street if there is a reasonable suspicion of dangerous criminal activity, which is referred to as a ________ search. A) stop-and-interrogate B) stop-and-pat-down C) stop-and-frisk

C) stop-and-frisk

Chief Justice __________ established the Miranda warnings.

Earl Warren

Miranda warnings must be read to a suspect when he or she is taken into custody. True False

True

The Fourth Amendment requires that probable cause be established before a warrant is provided. True False

True

The exclusionary rule increases the legal protection for criminal defendants. True False

True

A(n) _________ is a written statement of fact, supported by oath or affirmation, submitted to judicial officers to fulfill the requirements of probable cause for obtaining a warrant.

affidavit

The search and seizure clause is found in the __________ amendment.

fourth

When __________ is in jeopardy, police may question a suspect in custody without providing the Miranda warnings.

public safety

The stop-and-frisk exception is considered a(n) ___________ search.

warrantless