Question 1

List five exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule and explain why the Supreme Court created them.

Accepted Answer

Exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule [stu

Question 2

When are the police allowed to search people when executing a search warrant

Accepted Answer

A) police can thoroughly search everyone on the premises whenever they execute a search warrant 
B) police can do a pat-down for weapons on every person present when they execute a search warrant 
C) police can do a thorough search of people on the premises only if the warrant specifically authorizes the search of those individuals 
D) police cannot search people when executing a search warrant unless they are arresting them 
A) police can thoroughly search everyone on the premises whenever they execute a search warrant 
B) police can do a pat-down for weapons on every person present when they execute a search warrant 
C) police can do a thorough search of people on the premises only if the warrant specifically authorizes the search of those individuals 
D) police cannot search people when executing a search warrant unless they are arresting them

Question 3

Based on the Harmless Error Rule, a conviction will be reversed if the appellate judges are convinced:

Accepted Answer

A) there were any constitutional errors at trial 
B) there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that errors at trial were the fault of the prosecutor 
C) there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the errors at trial were the fault of the defense 
D) there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the errors at trial influenced the jury's verdict 
A) there were any constitutional errors at trial 
B) there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that errors at trial were the fault of the prosecutor 
C) there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the errors at trial were the fault of the defense 
D) there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the errors at trial influenced the jury's verdict

Question 4

If Brian's attorney successfully establishes that Judge Crawford did not fill out the warrant properly, which exception to the Exclusionary Rule is the prosecutor most likely to argue applies

Accepted Answer

A) Good Faith Exception to the Exclusionary Rule 
B) Public Safety Exception to the Exclusionary Rule 
C) Inevitable Discovery Exception to the Exclusionary Rule 
D) Independent Source Exception to the Exclusionary Rule 
A) Good Faith Exception to the Exclusionary Rule 
B) Public Safety Exception to the Exclusionary Rule 
C) Inevitable Discovery Exception to the Exclusionary Rule 
D) Independent Source Exception to the Exclusionary Rule

Question 5

Anonymous information cannot be used to obtain a warrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"Standing" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the right to ask a court to take legal action 
B) being a person whose property has been seized by illegal police action 
C) having the right to appeal a judge's decision 
D) being the person charged with committing one or more crimes 
A) the right to ask a court to take legal action 
B) being a person whose property has been seized by illegal police action 
C) having the right to appeal a judge's decision 
D) being the person charged with committing one or more crimes

Question 7

Officers are exempt from the knock-and-announce procedure if they are executing a valid warrant in a commercial building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The facts presented to a judge to support issuing a search warrant should be very detailed because:

Accepted Answer

A) only one request for a search warrant is allowed per case. 
B) the judge will use them to independently decide if there is probable cause. 
C) they must establish beyond a reasonable doubt where the evidence is located. 
D) the prosecutor will rely on them at the Preliminary Hearing. 
A) only one request for a search warrant is allowed per case. 
B) the judge will use them to independently decide if there is probable cause. 
C) they must establish beyond a reasonable doubt where the evidence is located. 
D) the prosecutor will rely on them at the Preliminary Hearing.

Question 9

If Officer Allen gave Judge Crawford an affidavit, how should the judge evaluate it

Accepted Answer

A) Judge Crawford can only consider information based on Officer Allen's personal observations. 
B) Judge Crawford must determine if there is probable cause to believe each fact stated in the affidavit is true. 
C) Judge Crawford should make a decision based on the totality of the circumstances described in the affidavit. 
D) Judge Crawford is not allowed read the affidavit until after the warrant has been executed. 
A) Judge Crawford can only consider information based on Officer Allen's personal observations. 
B) Judge Crawford must determine if there is probable cause to believe each fact stated in the affidavit is true. 
C) Judge Crawford should make a decision based on the totality of the circumstances described in the affidavit. 
D) Judge Crawford is not allowed read the affidavit until after the warrant has been executed.

Question 10

The police do NOT need a warrant to enter a house:

Accepted Answer

A) in emergency situations to render medical aid to people in the house. 
B) when investigating a crime that occurred in the house. 
C) when arresting a person who lives in the house. 
D) a warrant is not needed in any of these situations. 
A) in emergency situations to render medical aid to people in the house. 
B) when investigating a crime that occurred in the house. 
C) when arresting a person who lives in the house. 
D) a warrant is not needed in any of these situations.

Question 11

Information supporting issuing a search warrant must be:

Accepted Answer

A) obtained by eye witnesses. 
B) made under oath or affirmation. 
C) Notarized. 
D) all of these are required in order to obtain a search warrant 
A) obtained by eye witnesses. 
B) made under oath or affirmation. 
C) Notarized. 
D) all of these are required in order to obtain a search warrant

Question 12

In which of the following situations are police required to comply with knock-and-announce

Accepted Answer

A) entering an apartment 
B) entering a commercial building 
C) entering a store without consent 
D) all of these require knock-and-announce 
A) entering an apartment 
B) entering a commercial building 
C) entering a store without consent 
D) all of these require knock-and-announce

Question 13

Describe the process for obtaining a search warrant.

Accepted Answer

The process for obtaining a search warra

Question 14

A "protective sweep" allows an officer to:

Accepted Answer

A) sweep a neighborhood for drug users when searching for drug dealers 
B) conduct a roadblock to detect individuals driving under the influence of alcohol 
C) search the immediate area for people who may ambush the officers 
D) obtain arrest warrants for all members of a violent street gang 
A) sweep a neighborhood for drug users when searching for drug dealers 
B) conduct a roadblock to detect individuals driving under the influence of alcohol 
C) search the immediate area for people who may ambush the officers 
D) obtain arrest warrants for all members of a violent street gang

Question 15

A search warrant for a house gives the police authority to search all closets and cabinets in the house.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List five exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule and explain why the Supreme Court created them.

When are the police allowed to search people when executing a search warrant

Based on the Harmless Error Rule, a conviction will be reversed if the appellate judges are convinced:

If Brian's attorney successfully establishes that Judge Crawford did not fill out the warrant properly, which exception to the Exclusionary Rule is the prosecutor most likely to argue applies

Anonymous information cannot be used to obtain a warrant.

"Standing" refers to:

Officers are exempt from the knock-and-announce procedure if they are executing a valid warrant in a commercial building.

The facts presented to a judge to support issuing a search warrant should be very detailed because:

If Officer Allen gave Judge Crawford an affidavit, how should the judge evaluate it

The police do NOT need a warrant to enter a house:

Information supporting issuing a search warrant must be:

In which of the following situations are police required to comply with knock-and-announce

Describe the process for obtaining a search warrant.

A "protective sweep" allows an officer to:

A search warrant for a house gives the police authority to search all closets and cabinets in the house.

Introduction

The Role of the Courts

The Adjudication Process

Types of Evidence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

Witnesses

Crime Scene Evidence and Experiments

Documentary Evidence, Models, Maps, and Diagrams

Hearsay and Its Exceptions

Privileged Communications

Field Interviews, Arrests, and Jail Searches

Plain View, Consent, Vehicles, and Administrative Searches

Usa Patriot Act, Foreign Intelligence, and Other Electronic Surveillance

Self-Incrimination

Identification Procedures

Preparing the Case for Court

Filters

Exam 11: Developing Law of Search and Seizure

List five exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule and explain why the Supreme Court created them.

When are the police allowed to search people when executing a search warrant

Based on the Harmless Error Rule, a conviction will be reversed if the appellate judges are convinced:

If Brian's attorney successfully establishes that Judge Crawford did not fill out the warrant properly, which exception to the Exclusionary Rule is the prosecutor most likely to argue applies

Anonymous information cannot be used to obtain a warrant.

"Standing" refers to:

Officers are exempt from the knock-and-announce procedure if they are executing a valid warrant in a commercial building.

The facts presented to a judge to support issuing a search warrant should be very detailed because:

If Officer Allen gave Judge Crawford an affidavit, how should the judge evaluate it

The police do NOT need a warrant to enter a house:

Information supporting issuing a search warrant must be:

In which of the following situations are police required to comply with knock-and-announce

Describe the process for obtaining a search warrant.

A "protective sweep" allows an officer to:

A search warrant for a house gives the police authority to search all closets and cabinets in the house.

Introduction

The Role of the Courts

The Adjudication Process

Types of Evidence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

Witnesses

Crime Scene Evidence and Experiments

Documentary Evidence, Models, Maps, and Diagrams

Hearsay and Its Exceptions

Privileged Communications

Field Interviews, Arrests, and Jail Searches

Plain View, Consent, Vehicles, and Administrative Searches

Usa Patriot Act, Foreign Intelligence, and Other Electronic Surveillance

Self-Incrimination

Identification Procedures

Preparing the Case for Court

Filters