BCJ Criminal Law and Procedure

Question 1

Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment

Answer

The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be supported by probable cause.

Question 2

What legal standard must police meet to arrest a suspect?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause

Answer

Probable cause, meaning a reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime, is required for a lawful arrest.

Question 3

The exclusionary rule prevents courts from using evidence that was:

Accepted Answer

Obtained through an unlawful search or seizure

Answer

The exclusionary rule, established in Mapp v. Ohio, bars illegally obtained evidence from being used in court.

Question 4

What is the legal term for the formal accusation that initiates a criminal case?

Accepted Answer

Indictment

Answer

An indictment is a formal accusation issued by a grand jury charging an individual with a crime.

Question 5

Which Miranda right must be read to suspects during a custodial interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Right to remain silent

Answer

Miranda v. Arizona (1966) requires police to inform suspects of their right to remain silent before custodial interrogation.

BCJ - Bachelor of Criminal Justice Practice Test