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Question 1

Under the Fourth Amendment, a warrantless search of a home is generally considered:

Accepted Answer

Presumptively unreasonable

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Presumptively reasonable

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Always permissible if the officer has probable cause

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Allowed whenever the officer deems necessary

Question 2

Which Supreme Court case established the 'exclusionary rule,' which prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in court?

Accepted Answer

Mapp v. Ohio

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Miranda v. Arizona

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Terry v. Ohio

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Katz v. United States

Question 3

An officer stops a vehicle and smells fresh marijuana. This odor alone generally provides:

Accepted Answer

Probable cause to search the vehicle

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Reasonable suspicion only

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Grounds for an arrest but not a search

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No legal justification for any action

Question 4

Under Miranda v. Arizona, warnings must be given before custodial interrogation. 'Custody' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

When a reasonable person would not feel free to leave

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Any time an officer speaks to a suspect

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Only when a suspect is formally arrested

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When the suspect is in handcuffs

Question 5

The 'plain view' doctrine allows an officer to seize evidence without a warrant when:

Accepted Answer

The officer is lawfully present, the item is in plain view, and its incriminating nature is immediately apparent

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The officer suspects contraband is present anywhere in the area

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The officer is in pursuit of a fleeing suspect only

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The item has been reported stolen by a third party

Question 6

Which element is NOT required to establish 'probable cause' for an arrest?

Accepted Answer

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt

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Facts known to the officer

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A reasonable belief a crime was committed

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Reasonable belief the suspect committed the crime