Law Enforcement Flashcards
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A suspect invokes their right to remain silent during a custodial interrogation. What must officers do?
Answer: Immediately cease all interrogation
Once a suspect invokes the right to silence under Miranda, all interrogation must stop immediately.
Which doctrine allows evidence obtained illegally to still be admitted if it would have inevitably been discovered through lawful means?
Answer: Inevitable discovery doctrine
The inevitable discovery doctrine, established in Nix v. Williams, permits admission of evidence that would have been found through routine lawful investigation.
An officer observes a traffic violation and stops the vehicle. During the stop, the officer smells marijuana. Under what authority can the officer search the car?
Answer: Probable cause — the odor alone is sufficient
The odor of marijuana emanating from a vehicle establishes probable cause to search without a warrant under the automobile exception.
Which type of lineup procedure is considered the most reliable for eyewitness identification?
Answer: Sequential blind lineup
Sequential blind lineups, where a neutral administrator shows photos one at a time, reduce suggestiveness and relative judgment errors.
What is the legal standard required for an officer to conduct a 'Terry stop'?
Answer: Reasonable articulable suspicion of criminal activity
Terry v. Ohio established that a brief investigatory stop requires only reasonable articulable suspicion, a lower standard than probable cause.
An officer is called to a domestic dispute where the victim has visible injuries. The suspect denies assault. What should the officer's primary concern be?
Answer: Ensuring the safety of all parties and the victim
Officer safety and victim safety are always the primary priorities at a domestic disturbance call.
What information is NOT typically required on an arrest warrant?
Answer: The arresting officer's personal address
An arrest warrant requires the suspect's identification, the charged offense, and judicial authorization — the officer's personal address is not required.