Question 1

Define and explain the Uniform Act of Fresh Pursuit.

Accepted Answer

This act provides that a peace officer o

Question 2

In which of the cases listed below did the Supreme Court establish certain safeguards for individuals being interrogated by the police?

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 3

A private person may make arrests under all conditions exactly as that of a police officer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What constitutes an arrest?

Accepted Answer

The word comes from the French arrêter,

Question 5

The ________ rule requires that before a suspect is interrogated while in custody, the suspect must be advised of his or her rights.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ rule requires that before a...

Question 6

A law enforcement officer or peace officer is a person who:

Accepted Answer

A)  is employed by some branch of the government. 
B)  is sworn to uphold the laws of the government by which he or she is employed. 
C)  wears a distinctive uniform. 
D)  Both A and B are correct 
A)  is employed by some branch of the government. 
B)  is sworn to uphold the laws of the government by which he or she is employed. 
C)  wears a distinctive uniform. 
D)  Both A and B are correct

Question 7

What are the differences between consensual encounters, detentions, and arrests?

Accepted Answer

A consensual encounter occurs when the p

Question 8

The federal department responsible for preventing terrorist attacks within the United States; reducing America's vulnerability to terrorism; and minimizing the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Department of Justice 
B)  U.S. Postal Service 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Department of National Borders 
A)  U.S. Department of Justice 
B)  U.S. Postal Service 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Department of National Borders

Question 9

All states except ________ have some type of state police or law enforcement system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hawaii 
B)  Arizona 
C)  North Dakota 
D)  Montana 
A)  Hawaii 
B)  Arizona 
C)  North Dakota 
D)  Montana

Question 10

When may a police officer use deadly force in arresting a criminal?

Accepted Answer

To prevent an escape, but only

Question 11

The authority which has been granted to an officer to make arrests beyond the officer's jurisdiction is called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posse comitatus 
B)  A contrario 
C)  Ab uno disce omnes 
D)  Stare decisis 
A)  Posse comitatus 
B)  A contrario 
C)  Ab uno disce omnes 
D)  Stare decisis

Question 12

The term "arrest" is derived from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Old English. 
B)  French. 
C)  Latin. 
D)  Spanish. 
A)  Old English. 
B)  French. 
C)  Latin. 
D)  Spanish.

Question 13

A warrant for arrest and a citation to appear are one and the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Legislators of some state legislative bodies have limited immunity from arrest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An arrest has been defined as the taking of a person into custody in a manner authorized by the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In which of the cases listed below was the defendant taken to the police station and questioned continuously for two (2) days before he confessed?

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 17

Many states require officers to have warrants of arrest for misdemeanors committed outside of their presence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When may a police officer arrest a person without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

A police officer may arrest a

Define and explain the Uniform Act of Fresh Pursuit.

In which of the cases listed below did the Supreme Court establish certain safeguards for individuals being interrogated by the police?

A private person may make arrests under all conditions exactly as that of a police officer.

What constitutes an arrest?

The ________ rule requires that before a suspect is interrogated while in custody, the suspect must be advised of his or her rights.

A law enforcement officer or peace officer is a person who:

What are the differences between consensual encounters, detentions, and arrests?

The federal department responsible for preventing terrorist attacks within the United States; reducing America's vulnerability to terrorism; and minimizing the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.

All states except ________ have some type of state police or law enforcement system.

When may a police officer use deadly force in arresting a criminal?

The authority which has been granted to an officer to make arrests beyond the officer's jurisdiction is called?

The term "arrest" is derived from:

A warrant for arrest and a citation to appear are one and the same.

Legislators of some state legislative bodies have limited immunity from arrest.

An arrest has been defined as the taking of a person into custody in a manner authorized by the law.

In which of the cases listed below was the defendant taken to the police station and questioned continuously for two (2) days before he confessed?

Many states require officers to have warrants of arrest for misdemeanors committed outside of their presence.

When may a police officer arrest a person without a warrant?

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

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Trial Procedure

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Sentencing and Appeals

Collateral Proceedings and Writs

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Exam 3: Arrest and Custody

Define and explain the Uniform Act of Fresh Pursuit.

In which of the cases listed below did the Supreme Court establish certain safeguards for individuals being interrogated by the police?

A private person may make arrests under all conditions exactly as that of a police officer.

What constitutes an arrest?

The ________ rule requires that before a suspect is interrogated while in custody, the suspect must be advised of his or her rights.

A law enforcement officer or peace officer is a person who:

What are the differences between consensual encounters, detentions, and arrests?

The federal department responsible for preventing terrorist attacks within the United States; reducing America's vulnerability to terrorism; and minimizing the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.

All states except ________ have some type of state police or law enforcement system.

When may a police officer use deadly force in arresting a criminal?

The authority which has been granted to an officer to make arrests beyond the officer's jurisdiction is called?

The term "arrest" is derived from:

A warrant for arrest and a citation to appear are one and the same.

Legislators of some state legislative bodies have limited immunity from arrest.

An arrest has been defined as the taking of a person into custody in a manner authorized by the law.

In which of the cases listed below was the defendant taken to the police station and questioned continuously for two (2) days before he confessed?

Many states require officers to have warrants of arrest for misdemeanors committed outside of their presence.

When may a police officer arrest a person without a warrant?

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