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What are the types of Miranda waivers?
What is a situation in which a peace officer is not required to give the Miranda warning?
Imminent concern for the safety of a person or the public.
What is the difference between an interview and an interrogation?
Interviews are for non-suspects, while interrogations are for suspects.
What is the purpose of an interrogation?
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What is the distinction between a confession and an admission?
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What conditions can make an admission or confession inadmissible in court?
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What amendments are included in the Constitutional Protections and the role of a Peace Officer?
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What is the Fourth Amendment?
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What are the main issues addressed by the Fourth Amendment?
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What is the Fifth Amendment?
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What are the main issues addressed by the Fifth Amendment?
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What is the Sixth Amendment?
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What are the main issues addressed by the Sixth Amendment?
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What is the Fourteenth Amendment?
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What are the main issues addressed by the Fourteenth Amendment?
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What is a peace officer's responsibility regarding federal civil rights statutes?
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What is deemed appropriate conduct during a consensual encounter?
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What conduct may elevate a consensual encounter?
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What are the consequences of elevating a consensual encounter?
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What is the difference between a detention and a consensual encounter?
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What is a lawful detention?
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What is reasonable suspicion?
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Reasonable suspicion of criminal activity MUST exist to make a detention lawful.
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What may reasonable suspicion be based on?
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What are factors that contribute to establishing reasonable suspicion?
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What are appropriate peace officer actions during a detention?
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What is the scope and conditions for warrantless searches and seizures during a detention?
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What is the scope for a warrantless cursory pat/search?
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During warrantless seizures, what must happen when an officer realizes an object is not a weapon?
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What conditions indicate that use of force or physical restraint is appropriate during a detention?
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What Penal Code section regulates the use of force during a detention?
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What are probable causes to arrest?
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What are factors of reasonable suspicion?
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What are elements of a lawful arrest?
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What is the difference between arrest and detention?
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Define custody in terms of an arrest.
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What information must be given to an arrested person?
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How do you relay intent during an arrest?
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How do you relay cause during an arrest?
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How do you properly communicate authority during an arrest?
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What are the elements of a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor?
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What are the circumstances for a warrantless arrest when a misdemeanor was not committed in the officer's presence?
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What are the elements of a warrantless arrest for a felony?
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What are the elements of a warrant arrest?
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What are the requirements for entry into a dwelling to make an arrest?
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What is the authority for a private person's arrest and what is the peace officer's duty in response?
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What conditions indicate that use of force or physical restraint is appropriate during an arrest?
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What are the statutory requirements for the disposition of an arrested person?
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What are the exemptions to the powers to arrest?
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What is the purpose of the Miranda Warnings?
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When must the Miranda Warnings be given?
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What is the proper administration of the Miranda Warnings?
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What is the impact of invoking rights during interrogation?
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Study Notes
Constitutional Amendments
- Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Fifth Amendment guarantees the right against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, along with due process.
- Sixth Amendment ensures the right to a speedy trial, confrontation of witnesses, and counsel.
- Fourteenth Amendment mandates equal application of the law to all individuals.
Responsibilities of Peace Officers
- Peace officers must uphold citizens' rights under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments.
- They are responsible for protecting civil rights in accordance with Federal Civil Rights Statutes.
Consensual Encounters vs. Detentions
- A consensual encounter occurs when individuals feel free to leave, with no legal justification needed.
- Detention requires reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and signifies no freedom to leave.
Reasonable Suspicion
- Reasonable suspicion exists when sufficient facts suggest a connection to criminal activity.
- It can be based on direct observations, training, experience, or information from others.
Appropriate Actions During Detention
- Officers may question detaining individuals, verify identities, and check for warrants.
- Cursory searches for weapons are permissible if there are specific safety concerns.
Use of Force
- Force may be used to detain someone attempting to leave but must align with Penal Code Section 835a.
- Cursory searches are limited to outer clothing to check for weapons without extending to evidence search.
Arrest Procedures
- An arrest is defined as taking someone into custody with full control justified by law.
- Officers must communicate the intent (arrest), cause (reason for arrest), and authority (proof of identity).
Warrantless Arrests
- A misdemeanor can be arrested without a warrant under specific circumstances, including domestic violence and DUI.
- Felonies allow for warrantless arrests when probable cause exists, regardless of witnessing the crime.
Miranda Warnings
- Miranda Rights must be read during custodial interrogation to ensure compliance with the Fifth Amendment.
- These rights include the right to remain silent and the right to legal counsel.
Interrogation and Admission
- Interviews involve questioning non-suspects willing to cooperate; interrogations focus on suspects, often in follow-up investigations.
- A confession acknowledges all crime elements, while an admission only acknowledges incriminating facts.
Legal Considerations
- Searches during detentions must be limited to safety concerns, and any findings cannot lead to further manipulation of items not constituting weapons.
- Statements made during custodial interrogation without proper Miranda advisement may be deemed inadmissible in court.
Additional Elements
- Statutory requirements dictate the disclosure of arrest information and handling suspected offenders.
- Use of force during arrest must be reasonable and necessary, aligning with applicable legal standards.
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Test your knowledge on Constitutional Protections and the responsibilities of Peace Officers. This quiz covers key amendments, primarily focusing on the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments, and their implications for law enforcement. Perfect for students preparing for the TMAS exam.