Con Law Final Exam

Question 1

Reasonable Suspicion

Answer 1

General and reasonable belief that some type of criminal activity is taking place or is about to take place

Question 2

Probable Cause

Answer 2

A set of facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable police officer to believe that another specific person is about to commit, has committed, or is committing a crime

Question 3

Trial Courts of Federal Courts

Answer 3

US District Courts

Question 4

Purpose of 4th Amendment Exclusionary Rule

Answer 4

To deter police misconduct

Question 5

Purpose of 5th Amendment Exclusionary Rule

Answer 5

To assure trustworthy evidence

Question 6

1st Amendment

Answer 6

Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press

Question 7

4th Amendment

Answer 7

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures

Question 8

5th Amendment

Answer 8

Don’t have to be a witness against oneself
Double Jeopardy
Due Process

Question 9

6th Amendment

Answer 9

Guarantees a fair and speedy public trial (Presley v Georgia)

Question 10

8th Amendment

Answer 10

No cruel and unusual punishment inflicted

Question 11

14th Amendment

Answer 11

Due Process reiterated
Equal Protection
Bill of Rights

Question 12

Fresh Pursuit

Answer 12

An offense occurs in your jurisdiction and you pursue outside your jurisdiction anywhere in Wisconsin. It allows you to write a citation or make an arrest.

Question 13

Close Pursuit

Answer 13

Allows an officer to cross state lines in pursuit of a felon. ONLY FOR FELONIES. Can make an arrest out of state.

Question 14

Hot Pursuit

Answer 14

Allows an officer to invade a zone of privacy without a warrant for jailable offenses (needs to be a jailable offense and you must have probable cause)

Question 15

Due Process

Answer 15

“Fundamental Fairness” fair trial…

Question 16

When must you videotape?

Answer 16

Must videotape all juvenile custodial interrogations and adult felony interrogations only

Question 17

When is Miranda required?

Answer 17

In Custody

Interrogation

Question 18

What type of evidence are SFST’s considered?

Answer 18

Physical Evidence

Question 19

What must a search warrant specify to allow you to do a pat down on everyone

Answer 19

“All persons search warrant”

Question 20

What is needed to make a dynamic entry into a home?

Answer 20

A felony arrest warrant is needed and you must have reason to believe the subject of the arrest is home

Question 21

How do you properly announce your presence when executing an arrest/search warrant?

Answer 21

1) Notice of presence - Knock at door, AND
2) Notice of identity - Say “Police”, AND
3) Notice of purpose - Say “Search Warrant”, AND
4) Allow Occupants to Voluntarily Open the Door

Question 22

Curtilage

Answer 22

The area around a dwelling in which occupants carry on the daily activities of daily life or the zone of habitation (habitually used for family purposes)

Question 23

Standing

Answer 23

When a person has the right to legally object

Question 24

When does a person have standing?

Answer 24

1) Live at residence
2) Are staying overnight for at least one night
3) A driver (who is not the owner of the vehicle, as long as they have the car legally) of a vehicle
4) A passenger in a vehicle