CJ Chapter 8 Quiz

b. probably cause exists to believe a crime has been committed c. a neutral and detached magistrate must issue the warrant d. the warrant must particularly describe a location to be searched or a person to be seized

Select all the requirements necessary before a warrant can be issued. Select all that apply. a. in all cases, a grand jury must return a true bill of indictment prior to the seizure b. probably cause exists to believe a crime has been committed c. a neutral and detached magistrate must issue the warrant d. the warrant must particularly describe a location to be searched or a person to be seized

b. an officer must have the legal right to be at the location where the plain view search takes place c. a search under the plain view doctrine does not require a search warrant

Select all the statements below which are true regarding plain view searches. Select all that apply. a. a citizen can refuse an officer the right to conduct a plain view search b. an officer must have the legal right to be at the location where the plain view search takes place c. a search under the plain view doctrine does not require a search warrant d. a seizure under the plain view doctrine requires officers to announce their presence prior to the search

b. Miranda v Arizona

Which US Supreme Court case concluded that a suspect in custody has the right to remain silent during an interrogation by police? a. United States v James b. Miranda v Arizona c. Garner v Tennessee d. Terry v Ohio

c. the fourth amendment

Which amendment to the US Constitution protects criminal suspects against unreasonable searches and seizures? a. the exclusionary rule b. the fifth amendment c. the fourth amendment d. the second amendment

a. Terry v Ohio

Which landmark case defined the authority and limitations of stop-and-frisk doctrine? a. Terry v Ohio b. Aguilar v Texas c. Tennessee v Garner d. Miranda v Arizona

a. regarding the search, the person giving consent essentially waives their Constitutional rights under the fourth amendment b. consent can be given by a citizen who has control over the area or object to be searched c. an officer may undertake a warrantless search if they don't have probably cause but obtain consent

Which of the following statements are true about consent searches? Select all that apply. a. regarding the search, the person giving consent essentially waives their Constitutional rights under the fourth amendment b. consent can be given by a citizen who has control over the area or object to be searched c. an officer may undertake a warrantless search if they don't have probably cause but obtain consent d. verbal consent does not constitute actual consent to conduct a search

a. stop and frisk is used in situations in which a police officer encounters a suspicious person c. stop and frisk consists of a "pat-down" of outer garments for weapons d. the officer need not have "probable cause," but must have "reasonable suspicion" to conduct the pat-down

Which of the following statements are true regarding stop and frisk? Select all that apply. a. stop and frisk is used in situations in which a police officer encounters a suspicious person b. stop and frisk doctrine is no longer authorized according to the most recent Supreme Court rulings c. stop and frisk consists of a "pat-down" of outer garments for weapons d. the officer need not have "probable cause," but must have "reasonable suspicion" to conduct the pat-down

a. following an arrest, the officer must immediately take that citizen before a magistrate for a probable cause hearing

Which of the following statements are true regarding the execution of an arrest without a warrant? Select all that apply. a. following an arrest, the officer must immediately take that citizen before a magistrate for a probable cause hearing b. when there is reasonable suspicion that a crime is about to be committed, officers can make an arrest without a warrant c. an officer is allowed to make an arrest without a warrant is she witnesses a felony d. officers can always make an arrest without a warrant; it falls under the category of officer discretion

c. open field

Which one of the following answers best describes the Court's definition of any unoccupied or undeveloped real property outside the curtilage of a home? a. curtilage b. abandoned property c. open field d. real property

d. Carroll v United States

Which original case allows a police officer to search an automobile without a warrant if they have probable cause to do so? a. Michigan v Fischer b. United States v Denson c. Terry v Ohio d. Carroll v United States

d. an officer can arrest a citizen for a noncriminal act if the arrest was made under reasonable circumstances

Can a police officer arrest a person for a noncriminal act like a traffic violation? a. an officer should always arrest a citizen if they have probable cause that a violation was committed b. an officer can arrest a person for a noncriminal act if the act is likely to harm or injure someone c. an officer cannot arrest a citizen for a noncriminal act, but can detain them for an unspecified period of time d. an officer can arrest a citizen for a noncriminal act if the arrest was made under reasonable circumstances

d. no, the co-occupant cannot give permission in this case

Can a third party who is the co-occupant of a residence give a police officer consent to search a location when the occupant is present and refuses to consent? a. no, the co-occupant never has the right to give permission as long as there is a co-occupant b. yes, the co-occupant can give permission, but only if they are legally married c. yes, the co-occupant can give permission in this case d. no, the co-occupant cannot give permission in this case

a. when a police officer takes a person into custody c. when a police officer deprives a person of their freedom

Identify all of the following statements that constitute an arrest. Select all that apply. a. when a police officer takes a person into custody b. when a police officer asks a person questions c. when a police officer deprives a person of their freedom d. when a police officer detains and later releases a person

a. the interrogation must be terminated c. the interrogation can resume after the person has had an opportunity to speak to an attorney or have an attorney present d. only the person being questioned has the right to invoke their rights under Miranda

If a person invokes their rights during an interrogation, which of the following is true? Select all that apply. a. the interrogation must be terminated b. by invoking their rights under Miranda, the person being interviewed can request a priest, a probation officer, or any other official they feel would be of assistance c. the interrogation can resume after the person has had an opportunity to speak to an attorney or have an attorney present d. only the person being questioned has the right to invoke their rights under Miranda

b. knock on the door and announce their presence, authority, and intentions

The courts have ruled when a warrant is served, an officer must do which of the following? a. not to do anything other than serve the warrant b. knock on the door and announce their presence, authority, and intentions c. have a sufficient number of officers with them to serve the warrant d. force entry and, after entering, announce their presence

b. the plain view doctrine was limited

What did the Supreme Court rule in Bond v United States? a. if the police make an arrest without a warrant, the arrestee must be promptly brought before a magistrate for a probable cause hearing b. the plain view doctrine was limited c. officers who conduct a pat-down must limit their "feel" to searching for weapons d. the police can arrest someone for noncriminal acts such as traffic violations

d. the exclusionary rule

What rule says that evidence obtained from illegal searches and seizures is not admissible as evidence? a. the exculpatory rule b. the rule of diminishing returns c. the leahy rule d. the exclusionary rule

d. a set of facts, information, circumstances, or condition that would lead a reasonable person to believe that an offense was committed and that the accused committed that offense

Which statement below best describes what the courts consider probably cause? a. a set of facts, information, circumstances, or condition that would lead a reasonable person to believe that an offense was committed b. a set of facts, information, circumstances, or conditions that would lead a police officer, in light of their experience, to believe that an offense was committed and that the accused committed that offense c. conditions that would lead a reasonable person to believe that an offense was committed and that the accused committed the offense d. a set of facts, information, circumstances, or condition that would lead a reasonable person to believe that an offense was committed and that the accused committed that offense

a. members of the media are not allowed unless they serve a legitimate law enforcement function

Which statement is true regarding media presence during the execution of a warrant? a. members of the media are not allowed unless they serve a legitimate law enforcement function b. members of the media are always allowed under the rights given citizens under the first amendment c. members of the media are required to be present during the serving of a warrant d. members of the media are never allowed during the execution of a warrant

c. the US Supreme Court concluded that the use of GPS tracking devices constitutes a search d. the US Supreme Court concluded that the use of GPS tracking devices requires "probable cause: to obtain a warrant

With regard to the use of GPS tracking devices, which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply. a. the US Supreme Court concluded that the use of GPS tracking devices is not allowed, as it violates the fourth amendment b. the US Supreme Court concluded that the use of GPS tracking devices requires "reasonable suspicion: to obtain a warrant c. the US Supreme Court concluded that the use of GPS tracking devices constitutes a search d. the US Supreme Court concluded that the use of GPS tracking devices requires "probable cause: to obtain a warrant