Legal Studies

Which of the following crimes has the highest clearance rate because of arrests?

Which of the following crimes has the highest clearance rate because of arrests?

Which of the following crimes has the highest clearance rate because of arrests?
 
  a. robbery b. murder
   c. motor vehicle theft d. rape

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Barrca

A sample of subjects whose behavior is followed over a period of time is referred to as a ...

A sample of subjects whose behavior is followed over a period of time is referred to as a ...

A sample of subjects whose behavior is followed over a period of time is referred to as a _______________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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lil ricky

The quality of being fair under the law is referred to as:

The quality of being fair under the law is referred to as:

The quality of being fair under the law is referred to as:
 
  a. casebook method b. legality
   c. justice d. criminology

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Fsujohnmans

When a backyard is shielded from public view by a high fence, police may use an airplane or ...

When a backyard is shielded from public view by a high fence, police may use an airplane or ...

When a backyard is shielded from public view by a high fence, police may use an airplane or helicopter in public airspace to observe the this area without a warrant.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true

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aboudyb

If an officer touches something that is immediately identifiable as seizable, the object can be ...

If an officer touches something that is immediately identifiable as seizable, the object can be ...

If an officer touches something that is immediately identifiable as seizable, the object can be seized as long as such knowledge amounts to:
 
  a. suspiciousness.
  b. reasonable suspicion.
  c. probable cause.
  d. All of

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Beunique334

Which of the following is NOT true of the open fields doctrine?

Which of the following is NOT true of the open fields doctrine?

Which of the following is NOT true of the open fields doctrine?
 
  a. The seizable item may not be located in a house.
  b. The seizable item may not be located within a curtilage.
  c. Only items in an open space may be seized.

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kaygarciaa

Name and describe the three most important limits on the search with consent exception to the search ...

Name and describe the three most important limits on the search with consent exception to the search ...

Name and describe the three most important limits on the search with consent exception to the search warrant requirement.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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48hiam

The phrase reasonable expectation of privacy requires that the person must have exhibited an actual ...

The phrase reasonable expectation of privacy requires that the person must have exhibited an actual ...

The phrase reasonable expectation of privacy requires that the person must have exhibited an actual expectation of privacy and the expectation must be one that __________ is prepared to recognize as reasonable.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) wit

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Slim1928

After the arrest, Officer Deeter:

After the arrest, Officer Deeter:

After the arrest, Officer Deeter:
 
  a. can search anyone within view of the arrestee.
  b. cannot use handcuffs until there is an arrest warrant.
  c. can tow the arrestee's car which is parked in the driveway.
  d. can us

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avantquez

The taking of Hank into custody is a:

The taking of Hank into custody is a:

The taking of Hank into custody is a:
 
  a. seizure.
  b. frisk.
  c. stop.
  d. capias.

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Beula74

A frisk should automatically follow a stop.

A frisk should automatically follow a stop.

A frisk should automatically follow a stop.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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erical5

The Supreme Court has ruled that stopping a person based on race alone is unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court has ruled that stopping a person based on race alone is unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court has ruled that stopping a person based on race alone is unconstitutional.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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adrianfebrianya

What might justify the officers in frisking the three women for weapons?

What might justify the officers in frisking the three women for weapons?

What might justify the officers in frisking the three women for weapons?
 
  a. She can frisk anytime she stops someone.
  b. She can automatically frisk whenever three or more people are together.
  c. If the officer believes th

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avantquez

If the man stops, picks up a rock, and waves it at Officer Lee, yelling at Officer Lee that he will ...

If the man stops, picks up a rock, and waves it at Officer Lee, yelling at Officer Lee that he will ...

If the man stops, picks up a rock, and waves it at Officer Lee, yelling at Officer Lee that he will throw the rock at him, then Officer Lee
 
  a. can only ask for identification.
  b. has probable cause to arrest for assault.
 

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itsbouttim

A frisk is a Fourth Amendment:

A frisk is a Fourth Amendment:

A frisk is a Fourth Amendment:
 
  a. seizure of a property.
  b. search of property.
  c. search of a person.
  d. seizure of a person.

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Slim1928

The exclusionary rule applies to illegally seized evidence (the primary evidence).

The exclusionary rule applies to illegally seized evidence (the primary evidence).

The exclusionary rule applies to illegally seized evidence (the primary evidence).
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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adrianfebrianya

Harmless error is when evidence erroneously admitted by the trial court did contribute to the ...

Harmless error is when evidence erroneously admitted by the trial court did contribute to the ...

Harmless error is when evidence erroneously admitted by the trial court did contribute to the conviction.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Iweka

In searches and seizures without a warrant, the trial judge makes the initial determination of ...

In searches and seizures without a warrant, the trial judge makes the initial determination of ...

In searches and seizures without a warrant, the trial judge makes the initial determination of probable cause.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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adrianfebrianya

In addition to the Bill of Rights, there are other sources of rights for the defendant, including ...

In addition to the Bill of Rights, there are other sources of rights for the defendant, including ...

In addition to the Bill of Rights, there are other sources of rights for the defendant, including state constitutions and federal and state ____________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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junyan

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a motion for a mistrial?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a motion for a mistrial?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a motion for a mistrial?
 
  a. It is only filed by the defense.
  b. It usually alleges violations of the defendant's rights before or during the trial.
  c. It is usually filed durin

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Iweka

The U.S. Supreme Court has _____ members.

The U.S. Supreme Court has _____ members.

The U.S. Supreme Court has _____ members.
 
  a. five
  b. seven
  c. nine
  d. eleven

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kzeeb

Stare decisis is the principle that:

Stare decisis is the principle that:

Stare decisis is the principle that:
 
  a. a case should be tried where the crime was committed.
  b. a case can be tried in a state and a federal court.
  c. new cases should be decided in a fashion consistent with the law esta

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ZoeWarren98

According to the moral seriousness standard, the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial extends to ...

According to the moral seriousness standard, the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial extends to ...

According to the moral seriousness standard, the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial extends to crimes that:
 
  a. are petty and can be punished by more than six months imprisonment
  b. are considered serious felonies with long im

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junyan

In order to win a Section 1983 lawsuit against a police officer, the plaintiff must prove that the ...

In order to win a Section 1983 lawsuit against a police officer, the plaintiff must prove that the ...

In order to win a Section 1983 lawsuit against a police officer, the plaintiff must prove that the officer was acting under color of state law when he engaged in the behavior that is the subject of the suit.
 
  a. True
  b. False

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ginam19pj

The text refers to ______________ as police actions and procedures that violate any of the five ...

The text refers to ______________ as police actions and procedures that violate any of the five ...

The text refers to ______________ as police actions and procedures that violate any of the five constitutional rights.
 
  a. bad evidence
  b. bad methods
  c. good methods
  d. good evidence

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miri

The basic idea behind the due process approach to confessions is ________________. (Fill in the blank)

The basic idea behind the due process approach to confessions is ________________. (Fill in the blank)

The basic idea behind the due process approach to confessions is ________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Ranggadimsz

According to Schmerber v. California (1966), the U.S Supreme Court decided that:

According to Schmerber v. California (1966), the U.S Supreme Court decided that:

According to Schmerber v. California (1966), the U.S Supreme Court decided that:
 
  a. vaginal swabs could be taken from a suspect in custody without a warrant in order to build a characterbased profile.
  b. blood extraction without

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dr claude

The Supreme Court ruled in Vernonia v. School District of Acton (1995):

The Supreme Court ruled in Vernonia v. School District of Acton (1995):

The Supreme Court ruled in Vernonia v. School District of Acton (1995):
 
  a. drug testing of students participating in athletic programs violates the Fourth Amendment.
  b. drug testing of student athletes must be consensual in orde

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ag72198

The second question in the law of searches analysis asks whether the search was ____________. ...

The second question in the law of searches analysis asks whether the search was ____________. ...

The second question in the law of searches analysis asks whether the search was ____________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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tiinabrown49

New York v Belton (1981) extended the Chimel rule to:

New York v Belton (1981) extended the Chimel rule to:

New York v Belton (1981) extended the Chimel rule to:
 
  a. searches of passengers in the context of an otherwise lawful arrest.
  b. interior vehicle searches when the individual arrested is outside the car.
  c. dwelling searc

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tulusluthers

Frisks are searches. (Multiple Choice)

Frisks are searches. (Multiple Choice)

Frisks are searches.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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mikeyp

According to the Supreme Court's opinion in U.S. v. Montoya de Hernandez, involving the detention ...

According to the Supreme Court's opinion in U.S. v. Montoya de Hernandez, involving the detention ...

According to the Supreme Court's opinion in U.S. v. Montoya de Hernandez, involving the detention of a traveler at the border, the standard of evidence necessary to detain a traveler at the border, beyond the scope of a routine custom search and insp

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EmilyMM265

According to the Supreme Court opinion in Terry v. Ohio involving the stop and frisk of a citizen on ...

According to the Supreme Court opinion in Terry v. Ohio involving the stop and frisk of a citizen on ...

According to the Supreme Court opinion in Terry v. Ohio involving the stop and frisk of a citizen on the street to investigate a robbery:
 
  a. a stop is conduct outside the purview of the Fourth Amendment because the action does not rise

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adrianfebrianya

The US Supreme Court has held that a citizen can have a reasonable expectation of privacy in ...

The US Supreme Court has held that a citizen can have a reasonable expectation of privacy in ...

The US Supreme Court has held that a citizen can have a reasonable expectation of privacy in telephone conversations.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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russinhacker

The power of courts to declare laws and government actions unconstitutional is called ________ ...

The power of courts to declare laws and government actions unconstitutional is called ________ ...

The power of courts to declare laws and government actions unconstitutional is called ________ _________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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bronson

Which of the defendants would be guilty of committing perjury?

Which of the defendants would be guilty of committing perjury?

Which of the defendants would be guilty of committing perjury?
 
  a. Sammy, because he lied to investigators
  b. John, because he deleted emails relevant to the case
  c. both Sammy and John because the both had knowledge of th

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sej011

Constructive or indirect contempt is that which

Constructive or indirect contempt is that which

Constructive or indirect contempt is that which
 
  a. does not occur in the presence of the court or legislative body
  b. is done without wrongful intent
  c. occurs in the presence of the judge
  d. may be punished summar

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sns3guppy

Not every gift, favor or contribution to a government or political official constitutes bribery. ...

Not every gift, favor or contribution to a government or political official constitutes bribery. ...

Not every gift, favor or contribution to a government or political official constitutes bribery.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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adrianfebrianya

Illegal gambling is often distinguished from legitimate commercial promotions by the fact that ...

Illegal gambling is often distinguished from legitimate commercial promotions by the fact that ...

Illegal gambling is often distinguished from legitimate commercial promotions by the fact that illegal gambling or lotteries have all of the following characteristics except
 
  a. a prize
  b. consideration
  c. chance elements

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virpal jattana

Any fraudulent scheme that uses an interstate delivery system may be prosecuted as a felony under ...

Any fraudulent scheme that uses an interstate delivery system may be prosecuted as a felony under ...

Any fraudulent scheme that uses an interstate delivery system may be prosecuted as a felony under
 
  a. the federal mail fraud statute
  b. a state criminal fraud law
  c. both the federal mail fraud statute and state criminal f

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