Question 1

In your opinion, do the constitutional rights of citizens, including suspects, "tie the hands" of the police to a significant degree? How so? Can this be changed? Explain.

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Question 2

Can you think of any instances, other than those discussed in the text, in which officers should not need a warrant to search? Support your answer.

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Question 3

Chris informs the police that he will admit that he killed the victim because the detectives have botched the case and he is going to walk free.Most likely this confession will be:

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Question 4

Before Officer Duffy continued, he verified that all the information was correct on the search:

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The verification of correct information typically occurs before a judge signs a search warrant, not a search or seizure itself. Therefore, the correct answer is warrant (B).

Question 5

Compare and contrast six of the major court cases listed in this chapter.Which cases ruled in favor of law enforcement? Which cases ruled in favor of individual rights?

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Question 6

Compare and contrast the plain view doctrine and the open fields doctrine.What is the key difference between them?

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Question 7

When Officer Duffy talked with his sergeant at the end of his shift, they looked more closely at the warrant and noted that the warrant was actually for the previous tenants.In this situation, the police department should be protected from legal action by the:

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The good faith exception allows evidence obtained from a search with a warrant that is later found to be invalid to still be admissible in court if the officers conducting the search acted in good faith and believed the warrant was valid at the time of the search. In this scenario, Officer Duffy acted in good faith based on the information given in the warrant, making the good faith exception applicable to protect the police department from legal action.

Question 8

Under what circumstances may searches without a warrant occur. Be detailed in your answer.

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Question 9

Explain why the exclusionary rule is so important to the criminal justice system.What amendments protect this rule?

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Question 10

Explain the difference between a stop and an arrest? At what point does a stop turn into an arrest? Is there a defining moment? What constitutional provisions protect society from unlawful intrusion from law enforcement?

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Question 11

Explain a citizen's right to a reasonable expectation of privacy.Where does law enforcement draw the line at aerial searches, analyzing electric bills, or at the curtilage?

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Question 12

How has the increased focus on homeland security and terrorism affected the emphasis on citizens' constitutional rights? Do you think our current constitutional guarantees should be revisited, given the need to guard against terrorist acts?

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Question 13

How is probable cause established? How has the Supreme Court's ruling affected the definition of probable cause? Be specific in your answer.

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Question 14

How does pop culture influence the use of the Miranda rights? Thanks to television and movies, most people can recite their Miranda rights by memory.Does this mean it is no longer necessary for police to read them to suspects? If we stop reading suspects their Miranda warnings, will the public remain knowledgeable about their rights?

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Question 15

Discuss the differences between the Fourth Amendment and the Eighth Amendment.

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Question 16

Discuss five of the following recent Supreme Court cases: Florida v.Jardines (2013), Bailey v.United States (2013), Missouri v.McNeely (2013), Maryland v.King (2013), Florence v.Board of Chosen Freeholders (2012), and United States v.Jones (2012).

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Question 17

During the search, a 9-mm gun was found in Jeff's dresser.Can this gun be entered into evidence?

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The gun was not listed on the warrant, and unless the officer had probable cause to believe the gun was related to criminal activity, it cannot be entered into evidence.

Question 18

According to Massiah v.U.S.(1964), Chris is required to:

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According to Massiah v. U.S.(1964), once the suspect has been indicted or charged, they have a right to counsel during police questioning. Therefore, Chris is required to have an attorney present during questioning.

Question 19

Explain the inevitable discovery rule.How does this benefit law enforcement? The suspect? What infamous case ruled in favor of inevitable discovery?

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Quiz 6: Police and Law