Ch 6B Flashcards
In the Terry v. Ohio case, the Supreme Court established a distinction between an investigatory stop and an arrest. Which is the difference between the two?
An investigatory stop allows officers to “frisk” or pat-down the outer clothing for offensive weapons.
Which Supreme Court case held that warrantless seizures of property from a private residence constitutes a violation of the Fourth Amendment and established the Exclusionary Rule for federal criminal trials?
Weeks v. United States
Which case expanded the Exclusionary Rule to state criminal trials?
Mapp v. Ohio
When may an officer conduct a warrantless search of a person for evidence of a crime?
After a lawful arrest
The Tennesse v. Garner case held that killing a fleeing suspect is a seizure under the 4th amendment. Further, such a seizure is reasonable if the suspect _______.
posed a threat to the safety of police officers or others
A subject with type 1 diabetes was subjected to the use of force by officers in the Graham v Connor case. The case established several factors that must be considered by police officers when using force against a suspect. What are these factors?
- if the suspect poses an immediate threat to the officers
- If the suspect is actively resisting arrest
- If the suspect is merely trying to evade arrest
According to the lecture, how long was Ernesto Miranda interrogated before he signed a confession?
2 hours
The result of the Miranda v. Arizona case established that a person in custody must be given his or her Miranda warnings at what point during questioning?
Prior to any questioning
What case talks about the control of deadly force?
Tennessee v. Garner
In Graham v Connor, the Supreme court establish that issues related to non-deadly force must be judged from the standpoint of _________.
objective reasonableness
Deadly Force may not be used unless_______.
if the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a threat of death or serious injury to the officer and society.
What are some examples of Non-deadly force?
- Handcuffs
- Rubber Bullets
- Stun Guns
What is the actual number of people killed by police each year is approx. _____?
400
What does “Suicide by cop” mean?
to identify victim-participated killings by police
What does deadly force mean?
a force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury
What are some examples of Less-Lethal Weapons?
- Tasers
- Shoot Nets
- Rubber Bullets
What is the most popular Less-Lethal Weapons?
Tasers
Suppose an officer is approached in a threatening manner by someone with a knife. The person fails to stop when warned and is killed by the officer, but it turns out the shooting victim was dead and could not hear the officer’s command, is the officer held liable?
No, the officer would not be held liable if, at the time of the incident, he had no way of knowing about the person’s disability.
What must police provide prosecutors at trial with sufficient evidence to prove guilt, “__________________”.
beyond a reasonable doubt
What does the 4th amendment restrict police?
limiting searches and seizures to those deemed “reasonable”