QuestionWeek 6 QuizQuestion 1(TCO4) The exclusionary Rule is one of the most controversial legal issues in crimin

Week 6 Quiz

Question 1

(TCO4) The exclusionary Rule is one of the most controversial legal issues in criminal justice. Unlike other such rules, it is not grounded in the U.S. Constitution, but is simply a judicial remedy for violations involving which Amendment of the Constitution?

First Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Sixth Amendment

Eighth Amendment

 

 

Question 2

(TCO4) A variety of exceptions to the exclusionary rule have been carved out since its inception. The first of these exceptions was considered in Wong Sun v. U.S. and was a direct result of which of the following doctrines?

Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine

Silver Platter Doctrine

Derivative Evidence Doctrine

Strict Scrutiny Doctrine

None of the above

 

 

 

 

 

Question 3

(TCO4) The distinction between curtilage and open fields is not necessarily an easy one. The courts have delineated which of the following factors which may be considered:

The proximity of the area in question to the house

The nature and use of the property in question

The affirmative actions undertaken by the owner toensure privacy

All of the above

None of the above

 

 

Question 4

 

(TCO4) Which kind of search may be conducted if the circumstances are such that the interests of society outweigh the invasiveness of the action?

 

Anticipatory searches

 

Sneak and Peak

 

Warrantless search

 

All of the above

 

A & C only

 

 

 

 

 

Question 5

 

(TCO4) Evidence may be admissible under this doctrine if the law enforcement officer was in a lawful position, the discovery was inadvertent, and the evidentiary value of the item seized is immediately apparent:

 

The Terry Doctrine

 

Plain View Doctrine

 

The Hick’s Doctrine

 

The Sneak and Peak Doctrine

 

The Proximity Doctrine

 

 

 

 

 

Question 6

 

(TCO4) Which of the following types of search does not require probable cause, reasonable suspicion, or an articulable justification?

 

Consent

 

Sneak and Peak

 

No Knock

 

All of the above

 

None of the above

 

 

 

 

 

Question 7

 

(TCO5) Mistrials may be declared for which of the following reasons?

 

Deadlocked juries

 

Prosecutorial misconduct

 

Procedural violations

 

All of the above

 

A & C only

 

 

 

 

 

Question 8

 

(TCO5) The so-called “bright-line rule”:

 

Allows the interrogation of suspects to wear them down into confessing

 

Allows for the continued questioning of a suspect until the arrival of his or her counsel

 

Forbids future questioning so that the authorities are not able to wear down the suspect and persuade her to incriminate herself notwithstanding her earlier request for the assistance of counsel

 

All of the above

 

None of the above

 

 

 

 

 

Question 9

 

(TCO5) Which of the following is not typically included in the rights of the accused?

 

Right to remain silent

 

Anything said may be used against him

 

Right to an attorney during questioning

 

He must pay for his attorney

 

None of the above are included in the rights of the accused

 

 

 

 

 

Question 10

 

(TCO6) Which of the following are the primary qualifications for witnesses in our court system?

 

At least twenty-one years of age

 

High School education or its equivalent

 

Registered voter

 

Personal knowledge

 

None of the above

 

 

 

 

 

Question 11

 

(TCO6) The American criminal justice system has a variety of provisions, which encourage the veracity of witnesses in a criminal trial. Which of the following

 

is not one of those provisions?

 

Mandatory compulsion of personal appearance at trial

 

Mandatory oaths and affirmations

 

Direct testimony

 

Legal ramifications for dishonesty

 

None of the above

 

 

 

 

 

Question 12

 

(TCO6) Methods used to attack the competency of the witness through assertions of dishonest or untruthful behavior include:

 

Uncharged crimes

 

Bad deeds

 

Past criminal convictions

 

All of the above

 

B & C only

 

 

 

 

 

Question 13

 

(TCO6) There are how many types of witnesses in a

 

criminal trial?

 

One

 

Two

 

Three

 

Four

 

Five

 

 

 

 

 

Question 14

 

(TCO6) When a witness is questioned by the side who

 

called her:

 

Cross Examination

 

Rebuttal Examination

 

Direct Examination

 

Rejoinder

 

Recross Examination

 

 

 

 

 

Question 15

 

(TCO6) The demonstration of the veracity of a

particular witness is often attempted immediately

after:

Direct Examination

Redirect Examination

Cross Examination

Recross Examination

None of the above

 

 

Question 16

(TCO4) Explain those instances when the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine does not apply.

Question 17

(TCO4) Explain how reasonable suspicion relates to an investigative detention.

Question 18

(TCO5) Explain the public safety and rescue doctrine exceptions to the Miranda Warnings.

Question 19

(TCO6) Discuss the specific methods of witness impeachment.

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