Chapter 12 Flashcards

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What is Racial Profiling ?

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Using race as a factor in identifying people who have broken the law .

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What has to be done in order for suspicion-less searches to be legal ?

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They have to be individualized and have a suspicion of wrongdoing

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What is interrogate?

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To ask questions .

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What is confession ?

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Admissions of Guilt .

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What is the 6th Amendment?

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The right to representation or an attorney .

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What is Miranda vs Arizona ?

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The case that created the Miranda Rights that are read to you when a person is being arrested.

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What is probable cause ?

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Where a small amount of evidence is needed to arrest someone.

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What is a drug courier profile ?

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It helps police to establish probable cause for an arrest.

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What is a corroborate ?

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A person who confirms information given to authorities.

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What is reasonable suspicion?

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More than a hunch ?

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Why are warrants needed.

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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.

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What is the exclusionary rule.

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When evidence seized in an unlawful search cannot be used in a case at trial.

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Is a search warrant a court order ?

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Yes.

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What does Bona Fide mean ?

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Absolute , 100% sure.

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What is an affidavit ?

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A sworn statement of facts and circumstances .

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In what conditions can searches be preformed without a warrant ?

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Vehicle searches, plain view, hot pursuit and emergency situations .