MCOLES Criminal Law and Procedure 5

Question 1

Under Michigan law, at what point is a person considered to be in 'custody' for Miranda purposes?

Accepted Answer

When a reasonable person would not feel free to leave the situation

Answer

Miranda custody is determined by whether a reasonable person in the suspect's position would feel free to terminate the encounter and leave.

Question 2

What is the legal significance of a 'Franks hearing' in Michigan criminal procedure?

Accepted Answer

A hearing where a defendant challenges the truthfulness of statements in a search warrant affidavit

Answer

A Franks hearing allows a defendant to challenge the veracity of factual statements in a search warrant affidavit; if deliberate falsehoods are found and probable cause collapses, the warrant is voided.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a recognized exception to the warrant requirement under Fourth Amendment jurisprudence?

Accepted Answer

Search incident to citation for a traffic infraction

Answer

Atwater v. City of Lago Vista and Knowles v. Iowa established that a traffic citation (not arrest) does not justify a full search incident to the citation.

Question 4

Under Michigan's Criminal Sexual Conduct statutes, what elevates an offense to CSC First Degree?

Accepted Answer

Sexual penetration with aggravating circumstances such as use of a weapon or victim under age 13

Answer

CSC First Degree requires sexual penetration combined with specific aggravating factors including victim age under 13, use of a weapon, or causing personal injury while using force or coercion.

Question 5

What is 'constructive possession' in Michigan drug law?

Accepted Answer

Having dominion and control over contraband even without physical possession

Answer

Constructive possession means a person has knowledge of the contraband's presence and the ability to exercise dominion and control over it, even without physical possession.

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MCOLES Criminal Law and Procedure 5