Case Laws

Question 1

Terry v. Ohio

Answer 1

Officer may frisk without PC if; RS and armed

Question 2

Pennsylvania v. Mimms

Answer 2

Officer may order passenger out of the car during a traffic stop to pat down

Question 3

Carroll v. United States

Answer 3

Officer may search vehicle if belief of evidence in vehicle plus exigent circumstances

Question 4

Miranda v. Arizona

Answer 4

A defendant in police custody must be informed of the right to consult with an attorney before and during questioning and of the right against self-incrimination before police questioning.

Question 5

Tennessee v. Garner

Answer 5

A police officer may use deadly force to prevent the escape of a fleeing suspect if the officer has a good faith belief that the suspect poses a significant risk of death or injury to an officer or others.

Question 6

Wyoming v. Houghton

Answer 6

An officer who has probable cause for search, may do so. Such searches are especially warranted if aim is looking into objects or personal belongings capable of concealing items that are the object of the search. Includes plain-view.

Question 7

Scott v. Harris

Answer 7

An officer’s attempt to terminate a dangerous high-speed car chase that threatens the lives of innocent bystanders does not violate the Fourth Amendment, even when it places the fleeing motorist at risk of serious injury or death.

Question 8

Maryland v. King

Answer 8

If a defendant was caught on a violent scene a DNA sample would be collected.

Question 9

Castle v. San Andreas

Answer 9

A person may use deadly force to protect oneself from injury or death if it is (1) in response to an unprovoked attack which (2) threatens imminent injury or death. The response must use (3) an objectively reasonable degree of force and (4) the defendant must report the defensive act to law enforcement as soon as it is safe to do so.

Question 10

Doegood v. San Andreas

Answer 10

A person who renders emergency assistance to an individual may not be sued for their actions unless those actions are negligent.

Question 11

Rags v. San Andreas

Answer 11

A Park Ranger who has a reasonable belief that a person has been engaged in one of the regulated activities of hunting or fishing may search persons, containers, and proximate vehicles to inspect their catch or haul.