FREE ID BAR Criminal Law and Procedure Questions and Answers

Question 1

If a suspect in custody is interrogated by police but not advised of their Miranda rights, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

The statements are inadmissible in the prosecution's case-in-chief but may be used for impeachment purposes.

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Any statements made by the suspect during interrogation can be used against them in court.

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The suspect’s statements are admissible only if they were voluntarily given.

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The statements are admissible if the police had probable cause to arrest the suspect.

Question 2

Under Idaho law, which of the following statements is true regarding the defense of self-defense?

Accepted Answer

A person may use deadly force only if they are faced with an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.

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A person can use deadly force to protect their property from theft.

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A person must attempt to retreat before using deadly force, even if they are in their own home.

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Self-defense can be claimed if the defendant was the initial aggressor but then withdrew from the confrontation.

Question 3

Which of the following is a valid exception to the exclusionary rule?

Accepted Answer

Evidence obtained from an illegal search can be admitted if it was obtained in good faith.

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Evidence obtained from a lawful search warrant is always admissible, regardless of its relevance.

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Evidence obtained from an illegal search can be admitted if the defendant had no expectation of privacy.

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Evidence discovered as a result of an illegal search cannot be admitted under any circumstances.

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios violates the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment?

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A defendant is tried and convicted in state court for a crime, and then tried in federal court for the same conduct.

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A defendant is tried for a crime and acquitted, then later tried for a different crime arising from the same set of facts.

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A defendant is convicted of a crime and later appeals, resulting in a new trial.

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A defendant is retried after a mistrial is declared due to a hung jury.

Question 5

Which of the following is a permissible search under the “search incident to arrest” exception?

Accepted Answer

Searching the suspect’s car immediately after arresting them for a traffic violation, if the search is unrelated to the arrest.

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Searching a suspect’s home without a warrant after arresting them at home.

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Searching the suspect’s belongings that are not within their immediate control after arrest.

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Searching the suspect’s cell phone without a warrant incident to arrest.