Special Agent Knowledge Flashcards
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An agent observes a suspect fleeing after a bank robbery. What legal standard is needed to arrest without a warrant?
Answer: Probable cause
Probable cause is required for a warrantless arrest of a fleeing felon.
Before custodial interrogation, an agent must advise a suspect of which rights?
Answer: Miranda rights
Miranda warnings must be given before custodial interrogation.
What standard allows an officer a brief investigative stop and frisk?
Answer: Reasonable suspicion
Reasonable suspicion supports a Terry stop and pat-down.
During a search, an agent finds illegal items in open view while lawfully present. This is permitted under what doctrine?
Answer: Plain view doctrine
The plain view doctrine allows seizure of obvious contraband in lawful view.
Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Answer: Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment guards against unreasonable searches and seizures.
An agent needs to wiretap a suspect's phone. What is generally required first?
Answer: A court-authorized warrant
Wiretaps require a court-authorized warrant under federal law.
Evidence obtained through an illegal search is generally barred under which rule?
Answer: Exclusionary rule
The exclusionary rule bars use of illegally obtained evidence at trial.