Chapter 3 Flashcards
What are the 4 types of sources for information from a citizen?
identified citizen
identifiable citizen
confidential
anonymous
When is disclosure of an informant usually requiered?
when the informant is an active participant at the time of the arrest
if defendant claims entrapment or points out significant inconsistencies with the government’s case
What demonstrates veracity?
identified / identifiable citizen
track record (no time limit on proven record)
admission of crime (with reasonable fear of prosecution)
corroboration
Can officers act on info from police channels if they don’t know its source?
yes, but veracity will have to be proven in court
What are the way to demonstrate basis of knowledge?
explain the source of the tip
provide details
engage in police corroboration
Does a spontaneous report about an event demonstrate veracity, basis or knowledge, both or neither?
both
Does level of detail demonstrate veracity?
no , but does help demonstrate basis of knowledge. NOT veracity
Can police rely on totem pole informants?
yes but need to demonstrate veracity and basis of knowledge for each totem
Is corroboration necessary for a first time informant?
Yes
Does a detailed tip regarding recent erratic operation provide reasonable suspicion of impaired driving?
yes
Does a report of a person carrying a gun provide reasonable suspicion of unlawful carry?
no , not by itself
What are plus factors for unlawful possession of a firearm?
under 21
past gun arrest
ineligible for LTC
firing, pointing, selling , loading
(basically suspect is doing more than “carrying”)
concealing
no holster
possessing during crime
weapon typically connected with crime
impaired
What is overreaching conduct by police regarding entrapment?
aggressive persuasion
lengthy negotiations
appeals to sympathy or emotion
significant logistical support
