Exam 5: Interviewing and Interrogation

As a rule,cold,sleepy,hungry,or physically uncomfortable persons prove to be

When conducting an interrogation,the interrogator should

Polygraphs can always determine who is lying and who is not.

Which constitutional guarantees are addressed in the Escobedo and Miranda cases?

In which case did the U.S.Supreme Court emphatically state that once a suspect has invoked the right to remain silent,interrogation must terminate?

The best method of documenting an interview is with ____________________.

Two primary concerns are raised by ________: it may be distracting or suspicious to a witness; and witnesses' may be reluctant to give information knowing that it is being documented in this manner.

The personal qualifications of a witness that would prevent such an individual from testifying in a judicial case relate to that individual's

What criteria will affect the competency of a witness?

Berkemer v.McCarty ruled that Miranda applies to the interrogation of an arrested person regardless of whether the offense is a felony or a misdemeanor.

Discuss why people confess to crimes.

It is important for interviewers/interrogators to provide a/an____________ for the witnesses and suspects that they are questioning.

What are the qualities for an effective interviewer or interrogator?

In order for a confession to be acceptable in court,it must meet two requirements: it must be ________ and voluntarily given.