CFI Legal & Ethical Issues 2

Question 1

Under the Sixth Amendment, a suspect's right to counsel attaches at which point?

Accepted Answer

At the initiation of formal criminal proceedings

Answer

The Sixth Amendment right to counsel attaches once formal adversarial proceedings have been initiated, such as arraignment or indictment.

Question 2

A forensic interviewer who records a subject's statement without consent in a two-party consent state may face which consequence?

Accepted Answer

Suppression of the recording and potential criminal liability

Answer

In two-party (all-party) consent states, recording without all parties' consent can render the recording inadmissible and expose the interviewer to criminal wiretapping charges.

Question 3

The Brady v. Maryland ruling obligates prosecutors to disclose evidence that is:

Accepted Answer

Favorable to the defense and material to guilt or punishment

Answer

Brady requires disclosure of all evidence favorable to the accused that is material to either guilt or punishment, regardless of the form of the evidence.

Question 4

When interviewing a juvenile suspect, which legal protection is specifically emphasized beyond those afforded to adults?

Accepted Answer

Courts scrutinize the voluntariness of juvenile waivers with heightened care due to age and maturity

Answer

Courts apply heightened scrutiny to juvenile Miranda waivers because minors may not fully understand their rights or the consequences of waiving them.

Question 5

The ethical principle of 'non-maleficence' as applied to forensic interviewing means the interviewer must:

Accepted Answer

Avoid techniques that could cause psychological harm to the subject

Answer

Non-maleficence requires practitioners to do no harm, which in forensic interviewing means avoiding coercive or psychologically damaging methods.

(CFI) Certified Forensic Interviewer Practice Test

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CFI Legal & Ethical Issues 2