26 Jan (TCO4) Explain those instances

Week 6 Quiz

Question 1

(TCO4) The exclusionary Rule is one of the most controversial legal issues in criminal justice. Unlike other such rules, it is not grounded in the U.S. Constitution, but is simply a judicial remedy for violations involving which Amendment of the Constitution?

First Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Sixth Amendment

Eighth Amendment

Question 2

(TCO4) A variety of exceptions to the exclusionary rule have been carved out since its inception. The first of these exceptions was considered in Wong Sun v. U.S. and was a direct result of which of the following doctrines?

Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine

Silver Platter Doctrine

Derivative Evidence Doctrine

Strict Scrutiny Doctrine

None of the above

Question 3

(TCO4) The distinction between curtilage and open fields is not necessarily an easy one. The courts have delineated which of the following factors which may be considered:

The proximity of the area in question to the house

The nature and use of the property in question

The affirmative actions undertaken by the owner to

ensure privacy

All of the above

None of the above

Question 4

(TCO4) Which kind of search may be conducted if the circumstances are such that the interests of society outweigh the invasiveness of the action?

Anticipatory searches

Sneak and Peak

Warrantless search

All of the above

A & C only

Question 5

(TCO4) Evidence may be admissible under this doctrine if the law enforcement officer was in a lawful position, the discovery was inadvertent, and the evidentiary value of the item seized is immediately apparent:

The Terry Doctrine

Plain View Doctrine

The Hick’s Doctrine

The Sneak and Peak Doctrine

The Proximity Doctrine

Question 6

(TCO4) Which of the following types of search does not require probable cause, reasonable suspicion, or an articulable justification?

Consent

Sneak and Peak

No Knock

All of the above

None of the above

Question 7

(TCO5) Mistrials may be declared for which of the following reasons?

Deadlocked juries

Prosecutorial misconduct

Procedural violations

All of the above

A & C only

Question 8

(TCO5) The so-called “bright-line rule”:

Allows the interrogation of suspects to wear them down into confessing

Allows for the continued questioning of a suspect until the arrival of his or her counsel

Forbids future questioning so that the authorities are not able to wear down the suspect and persuade her to incriminate herself notwithstanding her earlier request for the assistance of counsel

All of the above

None of the above

Question 9

(TCO5) Which of the following is not typically included in the rights of the accused?

Right to remain silent

Anything said may be used against him

Right to an attorney during questioning

He must pay for his attorney

None of the above are included in the rights of the accused

Question 10

(TCO6) Which of the following are the primary qualifications for witnesses in our court system?

At least twenty-one years of age

High School education or its equivalent

Registered voter

Personal knowledge

None of the above

Question 11

(TCO6) The American criminal justice system has a variety of provisions, which encourage the veracity of witnesses in a criminal trial. Which of the following

is not one of those provisions?

Mandatory compulsion of personal appearance at trial

Mandatory oaths and affirmations

Direct testimony

Legal ramifications for dishonesty

None of the above

Question 12

(TCO6) Methods used to attack the competency of the witness through assertions of dishonest or untruthful behavior include:

Uncharged crimes

Bad deeds

Past criminal convictions

All of the above

B & C only

Question 13

(TCO6) There are how many types of witnesses in a

criminal trial?

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Question 14

(TCO6) When a witness is questioned by the side who

called her:

Cross Examination

Rebuttal Examination

Direct Examination

Rejoinder

Recross Examination

Question 15

(TCO6) The demonstration of the veracity of a

particular witness is often attempted immediately

after:

Direct Examination

Redirect Examination

Cross Examination

Recross Examination

None of the above

Question 16

(TCO4) Explain those instances when the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine does not apply.

Question 17

(TCO4) Explain how reasonable suspicion relates to an investigative detention.

Question 18

(TCO5) Explain the public safety and rescue doctrine exceptions to the Miranda Warnings.

Question 19

(TCO6) Discuss the specific methods of witness impeachment.