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  1. Under Oregon law, when may a peace officer make a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor?

    Answer: Only when the misdemeanor is committed in the officer's presence

    Oregon law generally requires a misdemeanor to be committed in the officer's presence to justify a warrantless arrest, unlike felonies.

  2. What is the legal standard required before an officer may conduct a 'stop and frisk' (Terry stop) pat-down?

    Answer: Reasonable suspicion that the person is armed and dangerous

    Terry v. Ohio established that an officer needs reasonable suspicion that a person is armed and dangerous to conduct a pat-down for weapons.

  3. Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

    Answer: Fourth Amendment

    The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by government officials.

  4. An officer discovers contraband in plain view during a lawful traffic stop. What doctrine allows seizure without a warrant?

    Answer: Plain view doctrine

    The plain view doctrine permits officers to seize evidence or contraband without a warrant when it is in plain view during a lawful observation.

  5. Under Oregon's citizen's arrest statute (ORS 133.225), a private person may arrest another for:

    Answer: A felony when they have reasonable grounds to believe it was committed

    ORS 133.225 allows a private person to arrest someone for a felony if they have reasonable grounds to believe that person committed it.

  6. The exclusionary rule primarily serves to:

    Answer: Deter police from conducting unlawful searches and seizures

    The exclusionary rule deters police misconduct by making evidence obtained through unconstitutional means inadmissible in court.

  7. When an officer detains a person for investigation, Oregon law requires the detention be:

    Answer: Based on reasonable suspicion and no longer than necessary

    A lawful investigative stop in Oregon must be based on reasonable suspicion and must last only as long as necessary to confirm or dispel that suspicion.