Question 1

The justifications under the common law rule allowing for individuals to resist an unlawful arrest include:

Accepted Answer

A)  a state may not indiscriminately take away a person's liberty. 
B)  citizens are responsible for governing the governors (police). 
C)  innocent persons may resist by virtue of the injustice attempted to be placed on them. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  a state may not indiscriminately take away a person's liberty. 
B)  citizens are responsible for governing the governors (police). 
C)  innocent persons may resist by virtue of the injustice attempted to be placed on them. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 2

A federal marshal has jurisdiction to make an arrest in which of the following locations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anywhere within the territorial limits of the United States 
B)  Only in the state in which he or she is assigned 
C)  Only in a state when accompanied by a local law enforcement officer 
D)  None of the above answers are correct. 
A)  Anywhere within the territorial limits of the United States 
B)  Only in the state in which he or she is assigned 
C)  Only in a state when accompanied by a local law enforcement officer 
D)  None of the above answers are correct.

Question 3

For detention stops, the police need at least ________ based on articulable facts.

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable suspicion 
B)  probable cause 
C)  police hunch 
D)  intuition 
A)  reasonable suspicion 
B)  probable cause 
C)  police hunch 
D)  intuition

Question 4

To constitute a valid warrantless arrest, the police need:

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable suspicion. 
B)  probable cause. 
C)  police hunch. 
D)  intuition. 
A)  reasonable suspicion. 
B)  probable cause. 
C)  police hunch. 
D)  intuition.

Question 5

The Uniform Act of Fresh Pursuit provides that under some circumstances, a peace officer of one state may enter another state to arrest a fleeing felon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain the eroding of the Miranda warnings.

Accepted Answer

Police officers must carefully tailor th

Question 7

Two police officers talking to each other in the presence of a suspect in a manner designed to encourage the suspect to make a statement is considered as a(n) ________ by the officers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two police officers talking to each other...

Question 8

When is it permissible for a law enforcement officer to use force in making an arrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  When he/she has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense 
B)  In felony cases only 
C)  Only when the individual to be arrested is dangerous to the community 
D)  Only with an arrest warrant 
A)  When he/she has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense 
B)  In felony cases only 
C)  Only when the individual to be arrested is dangerous to the community 
D)  Only with an arrest warrant

Question 9

In which of the cases listed below did police use a rookie police officer to trick the defendant into confessing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brown v. Mississippi 
B)  Ashcraft v. Tennessee 
C)  Miranda v. Arizona 
D)  Escobedo v. Illinois 
E)  Spano v. New York 
A)  Brown v. Mississippi 
B)  Ashcraft v. Tennessee 
C)  Miranda v. Arizona 
D)  Escobedo v. Illinois 
E)  Spano v. New York

Question 10

In the Supreme Court case of Arizona v. Gant, the Court limited the Fourth Amendment search authority of a passenger compartment of a vehicle to which circumstance?

Accepted Answer

A)  The police may search a vehicle incident to a recent occupant's arrest only if the arrestee is within reaching distance of the passenger compartment at the time of the search. 
B)  It is reasonable to believe the vehicle contains evidence of the offense of the arrest. 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  The police may search a vehicle incident to a recent occupant's arrest only if the arrestee is within reaching distance of the passenger compartment at the time of the search. 
B)  It is reasonable to believe the vehicle contains evidence of the offense of the arrest. 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above.

Question 11

Why does the United States offer immunity to diplomats?

Accepted Answer

The purpose behind the doctrin

Question 12

Explain a citation and how it differs from an arrest.

Accepted Answer

Many states have adopted legislation whe

Question 13

A summons differs from a citation in that a summons is issued by a(n) ________ and either mailed to or served upon the accused personally, commanding his or her appearance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A summons differs from a citation in...

Question 14

________ to arrest exists when there is evidence that a crime has probably been committed and that the person to be arrested committed it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ to arrest exists when there is...

Question 15

The right to make an arrest by a private person can be traced back to early ________ common law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Irish 
B)  Roman 
C)  German 
D)  English 
A)  Irish 
B)  Roman 
C)  German 
D)  English

Question 16

Failure of an arrested person to demand the right to make a telephone call is considered a waiver of that right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In which of the cases listed below did police refuse a defendant's request to see his attorney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brown v. Mississippi 
B)  Ashcraft v. Tennessee 
C)  Miranda v. Arizona 
D)  Escobedo v. Illinois 
E)  Spano v. New York 
A)  Brown v. Mississippi 
B)  Ashcraft v. Tennessee 
C)  Miranda v. Arizona 
D)  Escobedo v. Illinois 
E)  Spano v. New York

Question 18

A private person arrest is an arrest performed by a civilian who lacks official government authority to make an arrest (as opposed to an officer of the law).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A nonfederal law enforcement officer's jurisdiction to make an arrest is determined by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nonfederal law enforcement officer's jurisdiction to...

Question 20

Since ________ immunity is limited to acts in performance of their duties, the immunity does not include members of their families or servants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since ________ immunity is limited to acts...

The justifications under the common law rule allowing for individuals to resist an unlawful arrest include:

A federal marshal has jurisdiction to make an arrest in which of the following locations?

For detention stops, the police need at least ________ based on articulable facts.

To constitute a valid warrantless arrest, the police need:

The Uniform Act of Fresh Pursuit provides that under some circumstances, a peace officer of one state may enter another state to arrest a fleeing felon.

Explain the eroding of the Miranda warnings.

Two police officers talking to each other in the presence of a suspect in a manner designed to encourage the suspect to make a statement is considered as a(n) ________ by the officers.

When is it permissible for a law enforcement officer to use force in making an arrest?

In which of the cases listed below did police use a rookie police officer to trick the defendant into confessing?

In the Supreme Court case of Arizona v. Gant, the Court limited the Fourth Amendment search authority of a passenger compartment of a vehicle to which circumstance?

Why does the United States offer immunity to diplomats?

Explain a citation and how it differs from an arrest.

A summons differs from a citation in that a summons is issued by a(n) ________ and either mailed to or served upon the accused personally, commanding his or her appearance.

________ to arrest exists when there is evidence that a crime has probably been committed and that the person to be arrested committed it.

The right to make an arrest by a private person can be traced back to early ________ common law.

Failure of an arrested person to demand the right to make a telephone call is considered a waiver of that right.

In which of the cases listed below did police refuse a defendant's request to see his attorney?

A private person arrest is an arrest performed by a civilian who lacks official government authority to make an arrest (as opposed to an officer of the law).

A nonfederal law enforcement officer's jurisdiction to make an arrest is determined by ________.

Since ________ immunity is limited to acts in performance of their duties, the immunity does not include members of their families or servants.

An Introduction to the Justice System

Search and Seizure

Law Enforcement and the Citizen on the Street

Privilege Against Compulsory Self-Incrimination

Initial Appearance and Arraignment

Assistance of Counsel

Pretrial Motions, Hearings, and Plea Negotiations

Courtroom Evidence

Jury

Trial Procedure

Deliberation of the Jury and the Verdict

Sentencing and Appeals

Collateral Proceedings and Writs

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Exam 3: Arrest and Custody

The justifications under the common law rule allowing for individuals to resist an unlawful arrest include:

A federal marshal has jurisdiction to make an arrest in which of the following locations?

For detention stops, the police need at least ________ based on articulable facts.

To constitute a valid warrantless arrest, the police need:

The Uniform Act of Fresh Pursuit provides that under some circumstances, a peace officer of one state may enter another state to arrest a fleeing felon.

Explain the eroding of the Miranda warnings.

Two police officers talking to each other in the presence of a suspect in a manner designed to encourage the suspect to make a statement is considered as a(n) ________ by the officers.

When is it permissible for a law enforcement officer to use force in making an arrest?

In which of the cases listed below did police use a rookie police officer to trick the defendant into confessing?

In the Supreme Court case of Arizona v. Gant, the Court limited the Fourth Amendment search authority of a passenger compartment of a vehicle to which circumstance?

Why does the United States offer immunity to diplomats?

Explain a citation and how it differs from an arrest.

A summons differs from a citation in that a summons is issued by a(n) ________ and either mailed to or served upon the accused personally, commanding his or her appearance.

________ to arrest exists when there is evidence that a crime has probably been committed and that the person to be arrested committed it.

The right to make an arrest by a private person can be traced back to early ________ common law.

Failure of an arrested person to demand the right to make a telephone call is considered a waiver of that right.

In which of the cases listed below did police refuse a defendant's request to see his attorney?

A private person arrest is an arrest performed by a civilian who lacks official government authority to make an arrest (as opposed to an officer of the law).

A nonfederal law enforcement officer's jurisdiction to make an arrest is determined by ________.

Since ________ immunity is limited to acts in performance of their duties, the immunity does not include members of their families or servants.

An Introduction to the Justice System

Search and Seizure

Law Enforcement and the Citizen on the Street

Privilege Against Compulsory Self-Incrimination

Initial Appearance and Arraignment

Assistance of Counsel

Pretrial Motions, Hearings, and Plea Negotiations

Courtroom Evidence

Jury

Trial Procedure

Deliberation of the Jury and the Verdict

Sentencing and Appeals

Collateral Proceedings and Writs

Filters