exam 4 Flashcards
a court order demanding the person named be taken into custody
Arrest Warrant
reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime
Probable Cause
to confirm different pieces of evidence
Corroborate
a court order to search a person or place
Search Warrant
a sworn statement that provides probable cause
Affidavit
illegal items
Contraband
question the accused
Interrogate
testifying against oneself
Self-Incrimination
5th Amendment
the accused has the right to remain silent
6th Amendment
accused has the right to an attourney
Escobedo vs. Illinois
A confession is inadmissible if the defendant was denied a lawyer
Miranda vs. Arizona
the accused must be informed of their rights before being questioned
T or F: probable cause may be obtained from victims or witnesses
True
T or F: a search warrant does not need to be specific about what will be searched
false
T or F: the police may not force a suspect to confess even with proof
True
T or F: a parent can NOT allow the police to search a children’s belongings
false
T or F: rights must be read to someone being arrested and understood
True
T or F: in emergency situations, the police may enter a building without a warrant
True
T or F: an officer cannot order all passengers out of a car without a warrant if there is probable cause
false
T or F: in stop and frisk, drugs may be seized only if they can be felt from outside the clothing
True
describe at least 4 situations in which police officers may search a private residence or person
- search warrant- if given court-ordered mandate
- if given consent by the suspect or parent(if under 18)
- hot pursuit- if a suspect runs into a building or residence police may continue pursue them
- plain view- if something illegal can be clearly seen by an officer. ex- marijuana growing over fence.
