Question 1

A Terry stop is also known as an investigative

Accepted Answer

A)  detention. 
B)  seizure. 
C)  arrest. 
D)  nonstop. 
A)  detention. 
B)  seizure. 
C)  arrest. 
D)  nonstop. A

Question 2

Which case decided whether or not state attorneys general could issue warrants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arizona v. Hicks 
B)  Hill v. California 
C)  Bills v. Aseltine 
D)  Coolidge v. New Hampshire 
A)  Arizona v. Hicks 
B)  Hill v. California 
C)  Bills v. Aseltine 
D)  Coolidge v. New Hampshire D

Question 3

Arrests require

Accepted Answer

A)  proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 
B)  probable cause. 
C)  reasonable suspicion. 
D)  a hunch. 
A)  proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 
B)  probable cause. 
C)  reasonable suspicion. 
D)  a hunch. B

Question 4

If property damage is __________, police actions can be deemed unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

A)  minor 
B)  required 
C)  excessive 
D)  sustained 
A)  minor 
B)  required 
C)  excessive 
D)  sustained

Question 5

Stops require only

Accepted Answer

A)  proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 
B)  probable cause. 
C)  reasonable suspicion. 
D)  a hunch. 
A)  proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 
B)  probable cause. 
C)  reasonable suspicion. 
D)  a hunch.

Question 6

Warrants require

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable suspicion. 
B)  probable cause. 
C)  proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D)  preponderance of the evidence. 
A)  reasonable suspicion. 
B)  probable cause. 
C)  proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D)  preponderance of the evidence.

Question 7

If there is a low probability to believe the suspect is not armed, then this constitutes an acceptable warrantless entry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Particularity in a search warrant depends on whether the police know the

Accepted Answer

A)  place to be searched. 
B)  detailed items to be seized. 
C)  suspect's name. 
D)  both a and b 
A)  place to be searched. 
B)  detailed items to be seized. 
C)  suspect's name. 
D)  both a and b

Question 9

Which of the following is not a significant restriction concerning the service of warrants?

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of deadly force 
B)  the condition of the suspect 
C)  property damage during the service of warrants 
D)  the knock and announce requirement 
A)  the use of deadly force 
B)  the condition of the suspect 
C)  property damage during the service of warrants 
D)  the knock and announce requirement

Question 10

When serving a warrant at a person's home, police are required to knock and announce their presence before entering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which case involved detaining people during the execution of a search warrant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prahl v. Brosamle 
B)  Ayeni v. Mottola 
C)  United States v. Clouston 
D)  Michigan v. Summers 
A)  Prahl v. Brosamle 
B)  Ayeni v. Mottola 
C)  United States v. Clouston 
D)  Michigan v. Summers

Question 12

What are the three requirements for a search or arrest warrant to be valid?

Accepted Answer

It must be issued by a neutral

Question 13

When a police officer displays a show of authority and intentionally restrains an individual, this is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  stop. 
B)  arrest. 
C)  seizure. 
D)  both b and c 
A)  stop. 
B)  arrest. 
C)  seizure. 
D)  both b and c

Question 14

In Dorman v. United States, the court decided that if certain criteria are met, police may gain warrantless entry for the purposes of making an arrest. Which of the follow is not one of the criteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Escape is likely. 
B)  There is a strong reason to believe the suspect is on the premises. 
C)  The entry has to be made by force. 
D)  The suspect is believed to be armed. 
A)  Escape is likely. 
B)  There is a strong reason to believe the suspect is on the premises. 
C)  The entry has to be made by force. 
D)  The suspect is believed to be armed.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a restriction on warrantless arrests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrests in private residences cannot be made without a warrant unless exigent circumstances exist. 
B)  Arrests in the homes of third parties cannot be made without a search and arrest warrant unless exigent circumstances exist. 
C)  A judicial determination of probable cause must be made following arrests made without warrants. 
D)  none of the above (all are restrictions) 
A)  Arrests in private residences cannot be made without a warrant unless exigent circumstances exist. 
B)  Arrests in the homes of third parties cannot be made without a search and arrest warrant unless exigent circumstances exist. 
C)  A judicial determination of probable cause must be made following arrests made without warrants. 
D)  none of the above (all are restrictions)

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an arrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person is handcuffed and taken to a stationhouse. 
B)  A person driving an automobile is told to pull over. 
C)  A person is questioned about a crime that occurred earlier in the day. 
D)  A person is asked for their identification on a college campus. 
A)  A person is handcuffed and taken to a stationhouse. 
B)  A person driving an automobile is told to pull over. 
C)  A person is questioned about a crime that occurred earlier in the day. 
D)  A person is asked for their identification on a college campus.

Question 17

Possible destruction of evidence is a common type of exigent circumstance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A nonstop occurs when a person confronted by the police is still free to leave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A frisk is permissible if

Accepted Answer

A)  there is reasonable fear for officer safety. 
B)  another officer is present. 
C)  a witness is available. 
D)  two or more individuals are stopped. 
A)  there is reasonable fear for officer safety. 
B)  another officer is present. 
C)  a witness is available. 
D)  two or more individuals are stopped.

Question 20

The "scope" of a search warrant should be restricted in places where such evidence could reasonably be found.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A Terry stop is also known as an investigative

Which case decided whether or not state attorneys general could issue warrants?

Arrests require

If property damage is __________, police actions can be deemed unconstitutional.

Stops require only

Warrants require

If there is a low probability to believe the suspect is not armed, then this constitutes an acceptable warrantless entry.

Particularity in a search warrant depends on whether the police know the

Which of the following is not a significant restriction concerning the service of warrants?

When serving a warrant at a person's home, police are required to knock and announce their presence before entering.

Which case involved detaining people during the execution of a search warrant?

What are the three requirements for a search or arrest warrant to be valid?

When a police officer displays a show of authority and intentionally restrains an individual, this is known as a(n)

In Dorman v. United States, the court decided that if certain criteria are met, police may gain warrantless entry for the purposes of making an arrest. Which of the follow is not one of the criteria?

Which of the following is not a restriction on warrantless arrests?

Which of the following is an example of an arrest?

Possible destruction of evidence is a common type of exigent circumstance.

A nonstop occurs when a person confronted by the police is still free to leave.

A frisk is permissible if

The "scope" of a search warrant should be restricted in places where such evidence could reasonably be found.

The American Criminal Court System

Some Important Underlying Concepts

Forms of Evidence

Obtaining Evidence and the Fourth Amendment

Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Self-Incrimination, Confessions, and Identification Procedures

Witness Competency, Credibility, and Impeachment

Examining Witnesses

Testimonial Privileges

The Hearsay Rule

Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

How Different Types of Evidence Are Introduced

Wrongful Convictions

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Exam 5: Searches and Arrests With Warrants

A Terry stop is also known as an investigative

Which case decided whether or not state attorneys general could issue warrants?

Arrests require

If property damage is __________, police actions can be deemed unconstitutional.

Stops require only

Warrants require

If there is a low probability to believe the suspect is not armed, then this constitutes an acceptable warrantless entry.

Particularity in a search warrant depends on whether the police know the

Which of the following is not a significant restriction concerning the service of warrants?

When serving a warrant at a person's home, police are required to knock and announce their presence before entering.

Which case involved detaining people during the execution of a search warrant?

What are the three requirements for a search or arrest warrant to be valid?

When a police officer displays a show of authority and intentionally restrains an individual, this is known as a(n)

In Dorman v. United States, the court decided that if certain criteria are met, police may gain warrantless entry for the purposes of making an arrest. Which of the follow is not one of the criteria?

Which of the following is not a restriction on warrantless arrests?

Which of the following is an example of an arrest?

Possible destruction of evidence is a common type of exigent circumstance.

A nonstop occurs when a person confronted by the police is still free to leave.

A frisk is permissible if

The "scope" of a search warrant should be restricted in places where such evidence could reasonably be found.

The American Criminal Court System

Some Important Underlying Concepts

Forms of Evidence

Obtaining Evidence and the Fourth Amendment

Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Self-Incrimination, Confessions, and Identification Procedures

Witness Competency, Credibility, and Impeachment

Examining Witnesses

Testimonial Privileges

The Hearsay Rule

Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

How Different Types of Evidence Are Introduced

Wrongful Convictions

Filters