Question 1

Search and seizure is governed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

Search and seizure is actually governed by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant or probable cause. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial, including the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and the right to confront witnesses.

Question 2

In 1995, in Arizona v. Evans, the Supreme Court extended the "good faith" exception to the Fourth Amendment by creating a "computer errors" exception.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court did extend the "good faith" exception to the Fourth Amendment in the 1995 case Arizona v. Evans, and created a "computer errors" exception as a part of that ruling.

Question 3

In __________, the U.S. Supreme Court provided guidance to law enforcement officers in assessing how much time they are required to wait prior to making a forcible entry after knocking and announcing their presence and demanding entry in a warrant case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In __________, the U.S. Supreme Court provided...

Question 4

In the case of Scott v. Harris, the U.S. Supreme Court used the __________ test to determine the reasonableness of the seizure in question.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case of Scott v. Harris,...

Question 5

A police officer's attempt to terminate a dangerous high-speed car chase that threatens the lives of innocent bystanders does not violate the Fourth Amendment, even when it places the fleeing motorist at risk of serious injury or death.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has ruled that in certain circumstances, the immediate public threat posed by a high-speed chase justifies the use of deadly force to stop the suspect's vehicle, even if it puts the suspect's life at risk. Therefore, a police officer's attempt to stop such a chase does not violate the Fourth Amendment.

Question 6

A police officer can search without a warrant if consent is given by a person having authority to give such consent.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which states that searches and seizures require a warrant unless an exception applies, such as consent given by a person with proper authority.

Question 7

The questioning of a person in police custody regarding his or her participation in a crime is called __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The questioning of a person in police...

Question 8

A __________ is the detaining of a person by a law enforcement officer for the purpose of investigation, accompanied by a superficial examination of the person's body surface or clothing to discover weapons, contraband, or other objects relating to criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is the detaining of a...

Question 9

The standard of proof that is necessary for police officers to conduct stops and frisks is known as __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The standard of proof that is necessary...

Question 10

Probable cause is the standard of proof a police officer needs to conduct a stop and frisk.

Accepted Answer

The standard of proof required for a police officer to conduct a stop and frisk is reasonable suspicion, which is a lower standard than probable cause. Probable cause is the standard of proof required for a police officer to make an arrest or obtain a search warrant.

Question 11

A passenger in a vehicle has the same right as a driver to challenge the constitutionality of a traffic stop.

Accepted Answer

According to the Supreme Court case Brendlin v. California, a passenger in a vehicle has the same right as a driver to challenge the constitutionality of a traffic stop, as they too have Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Question 12

An attorney is required at every lineup.

Accepted Answer

While it is recommended that an attorney be present at a lineup, it is not required by law in every case. However, if the lineup is conducted improperly or unfairly, the defendant's attorney may challenge the validity of the lineup in court.

Question 13

Reasonable suspicion is the standard of proof a police officer needs to make an arrest.

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion is a lower standard of proof than probable cause, and only allows a police officer to briefly detain someone for investigation. To make an arrest, the higher standard of probable cause is required.

Question 14

The amount of force an officer can use when making an arrest is called __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of force an officer can...

Question 15

Arrests can be made with or without a __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Arrests can be made with or without...

Question 16

An attorney is required at every showup.

Accepted Answer

While the presence of an attorney is not required at a showup, a suspect has the right to request an attorney be present during the procedure.

Question 17

An equivocal or ambiguous request for counsel in a custodial interrogation case is not sufficient to force police to stop questioning a suspect and provide an attorney.

Accepted Answer

According to the Supreme Court case Davis v. United States (2011), a suspect's request for counsel during a custodial interrogation must be unambiguous and unequivocal in order to require police to stop questioning and provide an attorney.

Question 18

Forced extraction of blood by a doctor from a man who is arrested for driving while intoxicated is not a violation of that man's constitutional rights.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruled in 2016 that forcing warrantless blood tests of individuals suspected of driving while intoxicated is not a violation of their Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, obtaining a warrant is still generally advised to avoid potential legal challenges.

Question 19

The pattern of brutality and violence historically used by the police to obtain confessions by suspects is known as the __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pattern of brutality and violence historically...

Question 20

Search warrants are necessary for all searches by police officers.

Accepted Answer

Search warrants are not always necessary for police officers to conduct a search. There are several exceptions to the warrant requirement, such as consent searches, searches incident to arrest, and searches based on probable cause and exigent circumstances.

Quiz 13: Police and the Law