Chapter 12 Flashcards
What is Racial Profiling ?
Using race as a factor in identifying people who have broken the law .
What has to be done in order for suspicion-less searches to be legal ?
They have to be individualized and have a suspicion of wrongdoing
What is interrogate?
To ask questions .
What is confession ?
Admissions of Guilt .
What is the 6th Amendment?
The right to representation or an attorney .
What is Miranda vs Arizona ?
The case that created the Miranda Rights that are read to you when a person is being arrested.
What is probable cause ?
Where a small amount of evidence is needed to arrest someone.
What is a drug courier profile ?
It helps police to establish probable cause for an arrest.
What is a corroborate ?
A person who confirms information given to authorities.
What is reasonable suspicion?
More than a hunch ?
Why are warrants needed.
To show that the police lawfully entered the residence or place so they evidence that may be found won’t get thrown out due to the exclusionary rule.
What is the exclusionary rule.
When evidence seized in an unlawful search cannot be used in a case at trial.
Is a search warrant a court order ?
Yes.
What does Bona Fide mean ?
Absolute , 100% sure.
What is an affidavit ?
A sworn statement of facts and circumstances .