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What was the issue with the chain of custody?

  • Improper scope of search during officer safety search
  • Marijuana not relevant or competently handled
  • Illegal detention
  • The chain of custody was not followed (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of a vehicle inventory?

  • Assess value to personal property contained in the vehicle
  • Search the vehicle for any and all contraband
  • Protect the property of a person whose vehicle has been impounded (correct)

    • Janice was arrested for DUI due to the 'unconscious act' exception, making her incapable of committing this crime.

    False

    What type of statement was lawfully obtained from the suspect regarding the drive-by shooting?

    <p>Admission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Negative non-verbal communication from peace officers towards citizens could result in a loss of community involvement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crime has Smith committed by not following the officer's directions?

    <p>Resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals are not held accountable for any crimes they commit when they are under threat that reasonably causes them to believe their lives would be in danger.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A felony is a crime that can be punished with either county jail time or a state prison commitment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step of the SARA model contains collecting and examining information?

    <p>Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of questioning individuals who may otherwise be unwilling to provide information is referred to as an:

    <p>Interrogation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crime has been committed when a homeowner threatens a councilman regarding his vote?

    <p>No crime was committed as it was not reasonable for the threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crime has Johnson committed when he falsely reported that his brother-in-law was dealing drugs?

    <p>No crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who committed a crime involving bribery when the shop owner offered tires to the officer?

    <p>Both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crime did Jack commit by pulling the fire alarm without an emergency?

    <p>A crime involving falsely reporting an emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any violation of the rights noted in the Sixth Amendment may result in which of the following?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of bail is so that the county jails are relieved of their population pressures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Probable cause is required to elevate a detention to the level of an arrest.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Officer Smith may legally do a pat down search of the two men for weapons.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a legal detention, which action may an officer take?

    <p>Ask the detainee questions concerning their whereabouts at the time of a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regarding a recent immigrant during a legal detention, which statement is true?

    <p>All constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens also apply to this immigrant in this event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In every crime or public offense, there must exist a union, or joint operation of act and intent, or criminal negligence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who, after a felony has been committed, knowingly harbors, conceals, or aids a principal with intent of helping the principal escape is called an...

    <p>Accessory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Should the officer treat the case of a woman refusing to pay rent for two months due to lack of heat as a civil or criminal matter?

    <p>Civil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The right to ABSOLUTE privacy is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Search and arrest warrants must show probable cause and must also particularly state items or persons to be searched or seized.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It was appropriate for the Facility Director to give consent to the police to search Mr. Guzman's suitcases.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a person's failure to act constitute a crime?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Although Monroe committed a crime in Illinois, he is still considered to have attempted to commit a crime in California as well.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following persons are generally presumed to be legally incapable of committing a crime?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A prisoner’s right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment is a right that is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Uncooperative detainees may be handcuffed during a detention.

    <p>True. You may use restraints during a detention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The interaction between an officer and a lone man walking through the business district at 3:00 am is an example of:

    <p>A detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Fourth Amendment provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, and this protection is applied only to residents of the United States of America.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two circumstances must exist before Miranda warnings are required?

    <p>Custody and detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An officer can make a warrantless arrest under which of the following circumstances?

    <p>Both a) and c)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the situation described, is lethal force authorized to prevent escape when the suspect begins to pull away in a parked car?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reasonable suspicion to justify a detention is defined as enough facts and circumstances to make it reasonable to strongly believe the person is guilty of a crime.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 241, how many are required to constitute a conspiracy?

    <p>Two or more persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person acknowledged and waived her Miranda rights by nodding her head in an affirmative manner. This is an example of:

    <p>An implied waiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patdown search during a detention is limited to:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Johnson, resembling a robbery suspect, refused to answer questions and may now have his detention elevated to an arrest.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to protect their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, Peace Officers must provide Miranda warnings to individuals about to undergo:

    <p>Custodial interrogation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arrest is defined by what?

    <p>Taking a person into custody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the actions below is considered appropriate for a peace officer to take during the detention of a robbery suspect?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A uniformed peace officer tells a person that he is under arrest. Has all necessary information been provided to the arrested person?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Peace Officers in hot pursuit of a murder suspect may enter a fenced backyard without consent.

    <p>May enter without knock and notice, due to exigent circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Johnson stopped for being out after curfew and not cited is an example of applying the law in the spirit of the law.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Probable cause to search an area for an object means that:

    <p>An officer has enough facts or information to provide a fair probability that the object sought is located in the place to be searched.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The elements of a lawful arrest require that:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A set of facts that would cause a person of ordinary care and prudence to entertain an honest and strong belief that the person to be arrested is guilty of a crime is called:

    <p>Probable cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Officers may enter without consent and without a warrant based on exigent circumstances if they hear activity inside a home after identifying themselves.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A vehicle may be searched without a warrant if:

    <p>Both b) and c)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A man who was critically injured by a gunshot stated that his wife shot him. This testimony could probably be admissible under what exception to the hearsay rule?

    <p>Dying declarations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The express purpose of conducting a vehicle inventory is to:

    <p>Take note of personal property to protect it and prevent false claims of loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enrique, who reacts violently when demanding his money back for a faulty car, creates a:

    <p>Criminal issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A shop owner made a private arrest of a young man he thought had shoplifted. What options does the responding officer have for disposition of the young man?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Officers stopped a vehicle matching the description of one seen leaving the scene of an armed robbery. What areas of the car can be legally searched?

    <p>Any of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Peace officers must select a force option that is appropriate for a situation and stick with it regardless of sudden changes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pursuant to the 8th Amendment, punishments for criminal offenses should vary with the location of where the crime occurred.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acts by a peace officer will help ensure evidence is admissible in court?

    <p>Following chain of custody requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there sufficient probable cause to arrest a suspect based on eyewitness testimony that the suspect fled after gunshots?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following areas of a vehicle may not be searched incident to the custodial arrest of an occupant?

    <p>Trunk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This federal constitutional standard (Tennessee V. Garner) is the sole guideline for peace officers regarding the use of deadly force.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the California Penal Code, peace officers have the authority to use reasonable force only after providing a verbal warning that force will be used.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person suspected of committing homicide who shoots at officers creates a sufficient fear that justifies the use of lethal force.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The situation where a burglar shoots at an officer but is then shot and killed by the officer is described as:

    <p>Homicide by the peace officer is justifiable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based upon the circumstances described, why will the evidence (marijuana) be excluded at trial?

    <p>The search was not supported by probable cause or lawful justification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Crime and Offenses

    • Every crime requires a union of act and intent, or criminal negligence.
    • An accessory is one who assists a principal after a felony has been committed, aiming to help them escape.

    Civil vs. Criminal Matters

    • Non-payment of rent can be treated as a civil matter, as it involves disagreements between landlords and tenants.

    Rights and Protections

    • The right to absolute privacy is not guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
    • The Eighth Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.

    Search and Arrest Protocols

    • Search and arrest warrants must show probable cause and specifically outline what is to be searched or seized.
    • Consent to search personal property at a facility must come from the individual, not a third party.
    • Failure to act can constitute a crime.
    • Probable cause involves a reasonable belief that an object sought is present in a specific location.

    Arrests and Detentions

    • Miranda warnings are necessary before custodial interrogations.
    • An officer may make a warrantless arrest if a felony or misdemeanor occurs in their presence.
    • Handcuffing uncooperative detainees during a detention is lawful.

    Use of Force

    • Lethal force is not authorized solely to prevent escape unless there is imminent danger.
    • Peace officers must select an appropriate use of force based on the situation and may not adhere to one force option without adjustment.

    Voluntary and Consensual Encounters

    • Statements made during consensual encounters generally do not elevate to detentions or arrests.
    • Detentions require reasonable suspicion, which is less than probable cause.

    Search and Inventory Protocols

    • Vehicle searches can be conducted without a warrant if probable cause exists.
    • The primary purpose of vehicle inventory is to protect personal property and prevent false claims.
    • A waiver of rights may be implied through actions such as nodding affirmatively.
    • Dying declarations are admissible as an exception to the hearsay rule.

    Community Involvement and Officer Conduct

    • Negative non-verbal communication from officers can harm community relations and involvement.
    • Officers must provide sufficient information to arrestees about the nature of the arrest.
    • Individuals may not be held accountable for crimes committed under duress, where their lives are believed to be in danger.
    • Felonies are not limited to county jail time and may require state prison commitment.

    SARA Model

    • The SARA model includes steps for collecting and examining information as part of its framework for problem-solving in policing.### Legal Definitions and Contexts

    • Types of Interrogation: The questioning process to obtain information from reluctant individuals is termed interrogation.

    • Threat Assessment: A note threatening to "slash tires" to influence a councilman's vote does not constitute a crime if the threat is deemed unreasonable, as in this case where the recipient does not own a car.

    • False Reports: Making baseless allegations, such as claiming a relative is dealing drugs, does not constitute a crime if done as a joke, provided no genuine false report was made to authorities.

    • Bribery Implications: Any attempt to offer an incentive (e.g., tires) to an officer in exchange for favoritism, even without monetary exchange, qualifies as bribery for both parties involved.

    • False Emergency Reporting: Activating a fire alarm without an actual emergency is classified as a crime involving falsely reporting an emergency, irrespective of awareness of legality.

    • Sixth Amendment Violations: Any infringement of rights specified in the Sixth Amendment may lead to exclusion of evidence, potential criminal liability for the officer, or dismissal of charges, encapsulating all consequences.

    • Purpose of Bail: Bail serves a purpose beyond relieving jail populations; it is fundamentally related to ensuring defendants appear for trial.

    • Probable Cause Requirement: Elevating a detention to an arrest necessitates establishing probable cause, which is a critical legal threshold.

    Law Enforcement Protocols

    • Legal Detention Procedures: During a lawful detention, officers may engage with detainees to inquire about their locations during a crime; however, conducting a search for weapons must be based on reasonable suspicion.

    • Search Rights Under Detention: Officers are authorized to conduct a pat-down search for weapons if there is a reasonable belief that potential threats are present.

    • Rights of Non-Citizens: In a legal detention, non-citizens retain constitutional rights akin to those of citizens, barring certain defenses like diplomatic immunity, and ignorance of the law is not an acceptable defense against arrest.

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