Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Law and Constitution 2

Question 1

What is the 'exclusionary rule' in criminal law?

Accepted Answer

A rule barring illegally obtained evidence from trial

Answer

The exclusionary rule prohibits the use of evidence obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights at trial.

Question 2

A 'Terry stop' allows police to briefly detain a person based on what standard?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion

Answer

Terry v. Ohio established that police may conduct brief investigative stops based on reasonable, articulable suspicion of criminal activity.

Question 3

Which exception allows police to search a vehicle without a warrant during a lawful traffic stop?

Accepted Answer

Automobile exception

Answer

The automobile exception permits warrantless searches of vehicles when police have probable cause to believe evidence of a crime is present.

Question 4

What does 'probable cause' mean in the context of a lawful arrest?

Accepted Answer

A reasonable belief based on facts that a crime was committed

Answer

Probable cause requires reasonably trustworthy facts sufficient to believe a person has committed a crime.

Question 5

The 'good faith exception' to the exclusionary rule was established in which Supreme Court case?

Accepted Answer

United States v. Leon

Answer

United States v. Leon (1984) created the good faith exception, allowing evidence obtained with a defective warrant if officers reasonably relied on it.

Criminal Justice Practice Test

Criminal Justice Practice Test

Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Law and Constitution 2