Exam 9: Questioning Suspects

The police have no duty to advise someone of his or her right to counsel when arresting them.

A confession must be _______________ if it is to be admissible.

Questioning must cease when a _____________.

The Miranda warnings include a warning about the exclusionary rule of the Fourth Amendment.

An individual confesses to a crime. There is no other evidence of the crime occurring. The police have not:

The _______________ Amendment protects against self-incrimination.

After an arrest, a police officer cannot delay arraignment specifically for the purpose of prolonging an interrogation.

An officer asks an individual a question. The individual is freely walking down the street. The individual answers the question and confesses to a crime. The confession was ruled admissible even though the officer didn't read the Miranda warnings because the individual was ____________.

Private individuals acting on their own authority are bound by the Miranda doctrine when questioning an offender.

An officer does not give an offender the Miranda warnings. However, any confession could be admissible at court if the ________________ exception is fulfilled.