CLEET Criminal Law & Procedures 3

Question 1

The 'inevitable discovery' doctrine allows otherwise suppressed evidence to be admitted when:

Accepted Answer

The evidence would have been legally found through independent means

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An officer acted in good faith

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A prosecutor approves the admission

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The defendant waived their rights in writing

Question 2

Under Oklahoma statutes, robbery is distinguished from theft primarily by the element of:

Accepted Answer

Force or fear used against a person

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The value of the property taken

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The location where the taking occurs

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Whether the perpetrator was armed

Question 3

An officer may conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle incident to arrest of an occupant when:

Accepted Answer

The arrestee is unsecured and within reaching distance of the passenger compartment

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The arrest occurs anywhere near the vehicle

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Any occupant of the vehicle is arrested

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The officer reasonably believes contraband is present

Question 4

Which element distinguishes burglary from simple trespass under Oklahoma law?

Accepted Answer

The intent to commit a crime inside at the time of entry

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The time of day the entry occurs

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Whether a door or window was broken

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Whether the structure was occupied

Question 5

A signed written waiver of Miranda rights is:

Accepted Answer

Strong evidence of a knowing and voluntary waiver but not the only valid form

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Always required before questioning a suspect

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Required in felony cases but not misdemeanors

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Presumed invalid unless witnessed by an attorney

Question 6

The crime of 'assault' in Oklahoma most accurately requires:

Accepted Answer

An intentional, unlawful attempt or threat to cause bodily harm to another

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Actual physical contact with the victim

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The use of a deadly weapon

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Injury requiring medical treatment

Question 7

Under the 'knock and announce' rule, officers serving a warrant must generally:

Accepted Answer

Identify themselves and state their purpose before forcing entry

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Always wait at least 60 seconds before entry

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Have the homeowner present during the search

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Serve the warrant only during daylight hours